Fractured tooth: what can cause it?

Breakage of the tooth can be caused by accidents, decay, inaccuracies in fillings, and incorrect bite. Treatment varies in each case, and in addition to restoring the broken tooth, addressing the underlying problem is also important.

If a tooth receives a strong blow or pressure as a result of an accident, it often cannot withstand this force and a part of it breaks off. When treating teeth injured in an accident, we must proceed with extreme thoroughness and care. The surrounding teeth, adjacent teeth, and Jaw joint, but it's best if we take a thorough look at the entire set of teeth.

The cause of tooth fracture is often not an accident, but rather that Due to decay, the walls of the tooth weaken, they thin out and, during a stronger bite or the consumption of harder food, the weakened part of the tooth breaks off.

This can occur more often with root-canal treated teeth, because the tooth no longer has a blood supply. In such cases, the tooth becomes brittle and is at risk of breaking with stronger bites.

Another common reason is if The filling of the tooth is not precise, It's too high, so when biting, extra stress is placed on it. In such cases, this stress can eventually lead to the tooth cracking and then, after a while, breaking off.

In addition, there are also cases when the unnatural bite position puts too much pressure on the given tooth. Further chipping of the tooth can also be caused by clenching during the day, or Night grinding, teeth clenching which unfortunately we cannot “switch off”, as we do not do it consciously in our sleep.

The occurrence of tooth fracture is most common in whom?

Fractures caused by the accident most frequently occur in athletes' lives. For example, they are extremely common in ice hockey players, footballers, basketball players, and boxers, who can easily collide with another player during their sporting activity and sustain injuries.

Accidental fracture of teeth it often occurs in children too, who are more prone to damaging their teeth by colliding with each other or falling during sports or games.

During accidents, the front teeth are most often affected, with fractured incisors being the most common.

Tooth fractures due to tooth decay can be prevented with regular six-monthly dental check-ups! If you visit the dentist regularly, tooth damage and chipping can be easily prevented, as these problems will be identified during thorough check-ups, which your dentist can then treat in good time. This will help to avoid teeth chipping, which can be accompanied by damage, tearing, swelling, bleeding, and pain to the oral mucosa, or gums.

A törött fog okozhat fájdalmat és érzékenységet. Emellett növelheti a fertőzés kockázatát, és kihívást jelenthet az étkezésben. Hosszú távon problémát okozhat a rágásban és a beszédképzésben.

A sharp, broken tooth in the mouth can cause serious trauma and wounds to the tongue or mucous membranes. The tongue can be continuously scratched, which is painful and prevents healing. This can easily lead to sores, inflammation, or swelling on the tongue.

A broken tooth is not only a source of danger in the oral cavity, but The chewing surface that falls out along the fracture affects chewing. This also affects digestion. If a broken tooth is not treated, it can be very sensitive and painful, depending on the extent of the break and the area it affects.

A missing tooth or a broken tooth can also cause a tooth to become loose. The teeth above and below the gap move to fill the space, attempting to create a perfect bite again. Naturally, the broken tooth must be treated as soon as possible, finding the appropriate replacement solution so that it doesn't affect the structure of the other teeth.

How can a chipped tooth be treated?

In the case of a chipped tooth, it's a good idea to see a dentist as soon as possible to start restoration as soon as possible and prevent further problems.

During the examination, we must first map the extent and origin of the fracture. Following this, a digital panoramic X-ray is necessary to assess whether inflammation has developed at the root.

Following the examinations, we will prepare a treatment plan and consult with the patient. During the consultation, we will jointly choose from the treatment options with the patient, and thenbegin treating the tooth and replacing the missing tooth.

If the fracture is only minor and the nerve is not damaged, then a with the help of a crown We can replace the missing tooth.

If the fracture is so severe that it also affects the nerve, then surely You need root canal treatment.. The root canal treated tooth will be monitored for 3 months, then the restoration will be fitted. Online deposit, which is a press-ceramic-based post made by a dental technician. The stability and durability of the post are very important, because a root-treated tooth becomes very weak if a strong post is not placed on it.

when it comes to minor tooth fractures caused by a bite, then tooth-coloured, aesthetically pleasing, We are replacing it with a bio-filler., and we recommend that our patient consults with our orthodontist. Orthodontics can prevent further tooth fractures.

If the fracture is caused by grinding or clenching of the teeth, we also recommend consulting with a dental specialist. Tooth fractures caused by clenching and grinding can also be worn during the day. can be eliminated with a plastic rail. However, bite correction can be a more protracted process, and in some cases, wearing fixed orthodontic braces is also recommended.

How can we prevent tooth fractures?

We recommend visiting your dentist for a check-up twice a year, as this allows us to detect potential problems early. A tooth won't break if we notice in time that it's decaying, or if teeth grinding has affected it, or if it's protruding from the natural dental arch.

Furthermore, in all activities, Where a blow or strong physical impact may affect our teeth, it is advisable to use a rubber-based mouthguard.. With these, the teeth can always rest far apart, securely embedded in the gum yet still fixed to each other, protecting them from the sudden displacement effects of impacts.

One of our patients told us that they were so afraid of the dentist as a child that they would visit every three months. They thought that in that amount of time, nothing bad could possibly happen, and they wouldn't be nervous before an examination. This is also a way to avoid anxiety, but we are certain that anyone who has visited us once will not return with fear.

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