What is dentures and who needs this procedure?

Teeth augmentation is a very popular procedure these days. It is mainly used by patients who by nature do not have strong teeth. In addition, building is a necessary procedure for those who have received any injury and seriously damaged their teeth. Most often, patients want to build incisors, because they make up a beautiful smile.

Before deciding on such a complex procedure, it is recommended to study all the pros and cons of tooth extensions, as well as determine the most suitable extension method for yourself.

What is the procedure?

Tooth augmentation is a procedure that allows you to recreate the lost shape of a tooth and correct its position in a row. As a rule, the procedure is often resorted to when there is a strong chipped tooth, cracks, enamel is damaged, there are gaps between the teeth, or an abnormal bite is observed. Also, sometimes they turn to the dentist for help when teeth have been lost due to caries.

Today, there are many ways to build teeth. The choice of a specific technique primarily depends on the nature and severity of the injury. Recovery methods can be as follows:

• Using materials for filling. This technique can be used provided that the patient is missing only a third of the tooth. The doctor selects the material for work individually in each case, so that the color matches the color of the tooth. As a result, the patient receives a whole tooth, the color of which is the same and does not differ from other teeth. One of the advantages of this extension technique is that the dental nerve remains intact.
• Tab technique. To begin with, it is worth noting that the tabs are practically the same fillings, only made individually, depending on the characteristics of the tooth. This method is convenient in that it provides maximum installation accuracy, and also guarantees the strength of the masticatory organ. The color of the material does not change over time, but is matched strictly to the color of the patient's teeth.
• Application of veneers. Most often, with the use of veneers, the front teeth are built up. Veneers are very thin porcelain plates that are used primarily to restore incisors. One of the advantages of this technique is that veneers reduce the degree of susceptibility to caries. As a result, veneers and natural teeth themselves have a very long service life. There is a thinner variety of veneers called lumineers.
• Extension of crowns using pins. The technology is used when the tooth is severely damaged, and in fact, the tooth is built up to the root. In such cases, a metal pin is screwed directly into the root, to which the crown is attached. A similar method can be used even when only fragments are left of the teeth.

When is tooth augmentation necessary?

Today, many people turn to the dentist for an extension procedure in order to get a beautiful snow-white smile. However, there are situations when building up becomes necessary and is prescribed by the doctor himself:

1. The appearance of a dark spot on the tooth . Firstly, it causes aesthetic discomfort, and, secondly, this phenomenon indicates the development of other, more serious diseases of the oral cavity, as well as a lack of vitamins and minerals.
2. Injury to the teeth . Injuries can be very diverse, however, in no case should they be left unattended. If even the slightest discomfort appears after the impact, you should consult a doctor and undergo an examination.
3. The appearance of cracks or chips. Most often this problem affects the front teeth. If a crack has formed, it is necessary to resolve the issue of its elimination as soon as possible, since when biting any solid food, you can simply lose part of the tooth.
4. Diastema . This is the name given to the gaps between the teeth. Modern technologies make it possible to eliminate them without the intervention of an orthodontist. Therefore, if you are worried about the gap between your teeth, feel free to contact your dentist.
5. Caries and other infectious diseases. Such diseases can completely destroy the tooth. It is possible to restore a tooth destroyed by an infection only if pathogenic microorganisms have not spread to the root area. Building can be carried out only after a comprehensive treatment of the oral cavity.

Contraindications

Restoration of teeth may have some contraindications. This technology cannot be used in the presence of the following conditions:

• The patient is allergic to certain materials that are used in dentistry to restore the tooth.
• It is not possible to protect the tooth from saliva during the procedure.
• The patient has a habit of grinding his teeth.

Nowadays, contraindications to the procedure are quite rare. Dentists carry out the build-up of the lower teeth and work with many almost hopeless cases.

Stages of building teeth

If we consider the usual build-up using filling materials, then we can distinguish several stages of this procedure:

1. hygiene measures. At this stage, the doctor removes plaque from the tooth enamel in order to obtain a natural enamel tone, and then match the color of the modern filling material.
2. Preparation of the oral cavity. An anesthetic is injected into the restored tooth without fail. If necessary, caries or other diseases are also treated.
3. Direct recovery. At this stage, the doctor is engaged in applying the material to the tooth. This requires not only skill from the doctor, but also aesthetic taste in order to give a beautiful / natural shape to the tooth.
4. Finishing processing. In this case, the enamel of the teeth is polished and carefully polished to make the teeth look shiny and white.

If necessary, the dentist can pre-create a three-dimensional model of the future tooth. As a rule, this measure is resorted to in more complex cases, when the extension is carried out on a pin.

Many today are interested in restoring teeth with the help of linings. This method is very popular among celebrities, however, it requires considerable costs. The popularity of the technique is due to the painlessness of the procedure and excellent results. The doctor selects linings - veneers and lumineers in such a way that they cannot be distinguished from real teeth. At the same time, they are distinguished by a beautiful shape and strength.

Positive and negative sides

Today, many people who want to have a beautiful Hollywood smile resort to the procedure of building up teeth. No one is safe from force majeure and injuries, and therefore the patient turns to the dentist with a variety of problems, wanting to grow teeth. This procedure has several advantages:

• Preservation of natural dental tissue. Even if the extension technique requires turning your own teeth, the native bone tissue still remains in place.
• High strength of the new chewing element. This quality is achieved through the use of modern materials that allow you to restore all the functions of the tooth.
• Long service life. Restored teeth can last for a long time if they are not abused. In this case, we mean bad habits of opening lids with your teeth or cracking nuts.
• Natural look. It is impossible to distinguish a restored tooth from a natural one, as dentists select the tone of the material exactly with the tone of the enamel. The form itself is restored according to the pattern of neighboring teeth. As a result, it is simply impossible to understand that the tooth was once destroyed.

Despite the large number of advantages and a positive result of the procedure, there are also some disadvantages. The main disadvantage is the high cost of the procedure. Dental extensions are much more expensive than crowns. Sometimes this very moment becomes decisive for most patients, since even in the presence of severe defects, not everyone can afford such a procedure.

In addition, such a concept as the durability of the restored tooth directly depends on the skill of the doctor who carried out the extension, the quality of the materials used, as well as on the patient himself. After building up, it is important to properly care for your teeth and adhere to a certain diet.