Is a tooth fracture a health hazard? Of course, but there are several types of such fractures, each characterized by its own symptoms and requires some treatment. In some cases, the tooth can be saved, but it also happens that its removal is required. If a tooth breaks under the root, what should I do? In each case, the dentist must understand, determine the type of fracture and take the necessary measures for treatment.
Definition
According to statistics, usually a person’s teeth break quite rarely, this is not a frequent case, many even in life did not have such episodes. In professional athletes, stuntmen, this happens much more often. Often this happens in young children. After all, they are too mobile in their games, in the fall, injury, they can break a tooth. "What to do? The milk tooth has broken down under the root!" - This question in panic is asked by all mothers. First of all, you need to seem to specialists, they will help solve this problem.
In general, no one is safe from such a fracture. In any unpleasant situation with an injury, a person can break a tooth.
How to characterize a fracture? There is a change in the natural initial shape of the tooth, the correct anatomical structure is violated. The condition and position of the tooth changes. A fracture affects adjacent tissues. Damage to the crown and injury to the root itself are possible. Most often, with traumatic situations, the front teeth suffer.
Causes
We have listed the possibility of mechanical causes of a tooth fracture. But there are times when injuries are caused by unprofessional treatment. Removing damaged teeth is very traumatic. If the incisors are too tight in the row, then the doctor may touch the adjacent tooth with the tool. If during the surgery the dentist incorrectly calculated his efforts, then there is a chance of damage to the upper teeth.
With any neglected dental disease, the teeth begin to weaken, the risk of fracture increases even with the usual bite of solid food. There are individuals who are even accustomed to cracking nuts with their teeth; this also leads to weakening and fractures of the teeth.
The structure of the jaw in each person is individual. Cutters can receive different pressure. The doctor warns about the likelihood of tooth fractures, where the load is greatest. But some do not notice flaws in the structure of the jaw due to irregular visits to the dentist. When a tooth broke under the root, what should I do? Pulling is not worth it, immediately contact the clinic, where they will conduct the correct diagnosis and recommend treatment.
Varieties of fractures
There are several types of tooth fractures, they can be:
- Transverse fracture. The most favorable outcome of the injury. If the pulp is not damaged, the tooth can be easily restored. It is necessary to carry out the extension of the crown, which is possible with a fracture of the upper third of the tooth. If the pulp is damaged, the tooth is most often removed.
- Vertical fracture (or longitudinal). In this case, tooth restoration is difficult. Here, after damage, it is impossible to use the remains of the roots as a pin. When diagnosing, tissues are destroyed, more often they have to be removed.
- Cellular, oblique fractures. The cases from the second paragraph can also be attributed to this. Immediately after the examination, the doctor makes a diagnosis, prescribes treatment. Additional studies (tests, x-rays) may be required.
What to do if a tooth breaks under the root
First of all, the dentist does an oral examination. At the same time, he determines what can be done, what will be the treatment strategy. For example, whether restoration of the tooth is required , its restoration, or is it necessary to remove it (if there are no protruding walls from the gums). What to do if a dead tooth is broken under the root? For successful restoration, it is necessary that the roots protrude at least 2 mm, and the wall thickness remains approximately the same. A more reliable method is root removal and prosthesis placement. Dentists divide teeth into two types: living (with nerves) and dead (with removed nerves).
Dead teeth suffer more often. They do not have pulp, therefore, they are not supplied with food and they are deprived of strengthening substances, moreover, their walls are more refined, they are not supported by organic structures. Even the usual chewing of food (mechanical load) affects their condition not in the best way.
If only a “stump” remains from a full-fledged tooth, it must be removed. Not a single modern material is capable of staying firmly enough for a long time on a fragment due to the fragile fit of the fabric. Loose connection can also lead to the fact that various particles of infection penetrate under the connection, and this, in turn, can lead to suppuration and inflammation.
Proven Methods
Removal in dentistry is considered a radical method, which is not shown in all cases. When half the tooth broke under the root, what should I do? There are proven methods for restoring teeth.
- With the help of filling material, the stump is restored, the crown closes from above. The structure is fixed using a fiberglass pin. The method is used when there is little biological tissue left. There are instances of using anchor pins.
- If the tooth is completely broken off, then with the help of filling and a crown on the cult, an anatomical new formation is created.
- Stump tab, then a crown. The latter is custom-made by dental technicians in the laboratory. The finished crown is glued into the channel. The material is zirconium dioxide, an alloy of chromium and cobalt, platinum, gold.
The front tooth has broken down under the root - what should I do?
In cases where restoration is required by the back, molars, if pain does not bother, patients are in no hurry to go to the dentist. But in those cases when the front tooth has broken, the aesthetic factor also acts, the smile deteriorates, the splinter scratches the mucous membrane. Even worse, when the tooth broke under the root. What to do in this case? To the aid comes building or prosthetics. Can also be used modern technology for the natural restoration of the tooth. What is its essence? The operation is that the implantation of the tooth germ implant is performed. Over time, it fully develops and takes root. Following the theory, a structure similar to the old one grows. The disadvantages of this method - the operation is very expensive, the result can be unpredictable. In some cases, gum tissue rejects the implant.
The tooth broke under the crown
How to determine that an accident has occurred, a tooth has broken under the crown? According to the following criteria:
- The crown broke off directly with a tooth stump.
- The crown is very loose.
- There is pain under the crown with mechanical pressure on the tooth.
If the tooth root under the crown has broken, what should I do? Is it possible to restore the design using the same old crown? Most often, the answer is no. The crown is most often damaged. For subsequent prosthetics, additional procedures such as pinning, stump insertion are necessary, and accordingly, the crown will have to meet other requirements and characteristics.
Whatever the cause of the breakdown, you should immediately contact your dentist. He will determine in what condition your tooth, its root, whether there are inflammations and suppurations. The doctor decides on the possibilities of prosthetics. If the processes of decay have touched the roots, then a decision can be made in favor of tooth extraction.
Wisdom tooth
If the wisdom tooth has broken down to the root, what to do will be decided by the dentist. Most often, the tooth must be removed. Particular difficulties in removing the roots, which relative to others grow perpendicularly, the surgeon must take this into account. Usually they try to clean wisdom teeth already in the process of their growth, but if a person rarely visits the dentist, then the tooth has time to form. Before removal, it is necessary to take an x-ray, which clearly shows the location of the roots. The removal procedure as a whole does not differ from the usual one, unless sometimes you need to use special tools.
Prevention
Now you know that you should not worry if the tooth has broken under the root. What to do in this case? Contact your dentist as soon as possible. In order to avoid such unpleasant cases, serious consequences, it is necessary to constantly take preventive measures. Prevention will save money and time that you risk spending in the dentist's chair. Recovery procedures are not cheap, and they are not done in one session.
Giving your health only ten minutes a day will eliminate the risks of the natural consequences of tooth decay when you have to spend three hours in the dentist's chair.
The general condition of the body, as well as adequate metabolic processes, have a beneficial effect on dental health.
It makes no sense to use expensive gels, pastes, complexes if there are problems in the body.
If metabolic processes are not disturbed, it is recommended to take mineral supplements, vitamins A, E, D, calcium, fish, which is rich in phosphorus, fruits, vegetables, herbs, dairy products to maintain, strengthen dental health, increase overall immunity.
Useful massage for gums, which is carried out with a soft brush. Inadequate alcohol consumption and smoking also affect the condition of the teeth. It is better to give up bad habits.