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Facts About Dental Implant Recovery Process

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[1]Dental implants are a common treatment for the loss of teeth. This paper summarizes current knowledge on implant surfaces, immediate loading versus conventional loading, short implants, sinus lifting, and custom implants using three-dimensional printing. Most of the implant surface modifications showed good osseointegration results. Regarding biomolecular coatings, which have been recently developed and studied, good results were observed in animal experiments. Immediate loading had similar clinical outcomes compared to conventional loading and can be used as a successful treatment because it has the advantage of reducing treatment times and providing early function and aesthetics.

Short implants showed similar clinical outcomes compared to standard implants. A variety of sinus augmentation techniques, grafting materials, and alternative techniques, such as tilted implants, zygomatic implants, and short implants, can be used. With the development of new technologies in three-dimension and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) customized implants can be used as an alternative to conventional implant designs. However, there are limitations due to the lack of long-term studies or clinical studies. A long-term clinical trial and a more predictive study are needed.

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry says that more than 300,000 dental implants are placed each year in the US. So how fast can one return to normal day-to-day activities once the procedure is completed?

[2]What Is A Dental Implant?

A dental implant procedure is done to replace a tooth that has decay or other periodontal diseases. This is one of the most effective ways to replace teeth that are beyond repair. Dental implants are replacements for tooth roots and are made of titanium. An implant is attached to the gum or jaw and acts as an anchor to place the artificial tooth called the ‘crown’.

A dental implant is a complicated dental procedure and requires effort and time. Hence, it might take longer to recover from it, compared to other procedures.

How Long Before I Recover From a Dental Implant Procedure?

The recovery time for an implant procedure varies from person to person. Each person’s dental constitution and condition is unique. While some can return to their daily routine in a few days, some others could experience ongoing pain even for weeks.

The one thing to keep in mind is that the subsiding of pain does not indicate a full recovery.

A dental implant is done in a few steps and each step requires a specific time to be effective or as a cool-off period:

  • The implant is placed first into the socket and is left there for a few weeks or months. This period allows the jaw to grow around it and strengthen the implant (Osseointegration).
  • An abutment is later attached to secure the implant and is left for the complete integration of the implant.
  • The final step is the placement of the artificial tooth or the crown. The placement of the crown is generally not a painful process and so does not require a long recovery time.

Factors Affecting Dental Implant Recovery

  • The strength of the jawbone- the jawbone needs to be strong to hold the implant
  • Chronic illnesses like diabetes and leukemia can slow down recovery
  • Tobacco usage affects the healing process

A dental implant usually requires a relatively long time for a complete recovery. But people who undergo the process can go on with their daily routine as the pain and any discomfort can be easily treated

Conclusion:

Thank you for reading this article, and check back frequently for other dental health articles. Should you have any questions, please contact Apple Tree Dental today!

Article compiled by Apple Tree Dental

Article reference links

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5671421/ ↑

  2. https://www.greatlakeshealthandwellness.com/ ↑

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Early Childhood Caries

Dental caries (decay) is an international public health challenge, especially amongst young children. Early childhood caries (ECC) is a serious public health problem in both developing and industrialized countries.

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What To Do When A Dental Emergency Happens?

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What To Do When A Dental Emergency Happens?

 

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[1]Part of the oral health care in the care network encompasses users in emergency cases. This study proposed mapping the determinants of the use of dental care services within the health care network to address dental emergencies within the Brazilian Unified Health System (UHS) and to verify the main gaps in the research in this area. This is a scoping review that took place in 2018 using Andersen’s behavioral model as a reference. A total of 16 studies, out of 3786 original articles identified, were included and reviewed. Two reviewers independently conducted the selection process and the decision was consensually made. The mapping of the determinants revealed a greater number of enabling factors and a larger gap in the results.

Greater use of the emergency service was registered by people in pain, women, adults, those from an urban area, people with a lower income, and those with less education. In future studies, primary surveys are recommended, which include all ages, and analyze different groups of needs and users that take into account the country’s northern region and the different subjects pointed out by this review.

[2]Methods

The medical records of 4158 dental emergency patients in 2019 and 2020 were retrospectively analyzed and divided into pre-SARS-COV-2 group and SARS-COV-2 group according to time. The demographic data, date and time, diagnosis, and treatment methods of the two groups were statistically described, and the chi-squared test was used to analyze the differences. The medical records of 4158 dental emergency patients during the same period of two years in 2019 and 2020 were retrospectively analyzed and divided into SARS-COV-2 pre-group and SARS-COV-2 group according to time. The demographic data, date and time, diagnosis and treatment methods of the two groups were statistically described, and the chi-square test was used to determine the differences.

Data Sources And Grouping

All the patients presenting to the dental emergency service of the National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Dental Emergency, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, located in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, were included in the present study. It is an important dental emergency center in western China. The emergency center is open from Monday to Sunday from 0:00 to 24:00 every day. Information, including dental emergency patients’ demographic data, diagnoses, treatment methods, and the use of antibiotics and analgesics collected from January 20 to March 8, 2020, comprised the SARS-COV-2 group data.

In order to better compare the changes of dental emergency patient visits before and after the epidemic, and avoid the influence of time, season and other mixed factors, we set the data during the same period (from January 21 to March 10, 2019) as the control group (pre-SARS-COV–2 group). Screening criteria included data from 4158 visitors with definitive disease diagnosis and complete medical records in the dental emergency center before the pandemic.

Classification

A retrospective investigation of the patients was carried out to analyze demographic data: sex (male, female), age (0–18 years old in the juvenile group, 19–45 years old in the youth group, 46–65 years old in the middle-aged group, ≥ 66 years old in the elderly group), the period (weekly trend changes, daily trend changes), the dental emergency treatment approaches, including drug use (antibiotics/analgesics) and local treatment.

Diagnoses

According to the standards of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition (ICD-10) the following seven categories of dental emergencies preliminarily diagnosed by pre-hospital physicians were included in this study:

  • Group 1: Acute pulpitis (K04.0) and/or acute apical periodontitis (K04.4)
  • Group 2: Acute gingivitis (K05.0) and/or acute pericoronitis (K05.2)
  • Group 3: Temporomandibular joint disorders (K07.6)
  • Group 4: Cellulitis and abscess of the oral cavity (K12.2)
  • Group 5: Open wound of the lip and oral cavity (S01.5)
  • Group 6: Fracture of tooth (S02.5)
  • Group 7: Others (non-emergency diseases, including diagnoses related to a prosthesis, aesthetic, recall, or maintenance)

Statistical Methods

Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS (version 20.0). The data were normally distributed and presented as means ± standard deviations. A chi-squared test was used to analyze the distribution between groups. Statistical significance was defined at P < 0.05.

Results

During the SARS-COV-2 pandemic, the number of dental emergency visits increased by 29.7%. During the pandemic, males (n = 286, 58.1%) were more likely to visit dental emergency centers for trauma than females (n = 206, 41.9%) (P < 0.05); females (n = 242, 60.8%) were more likely to visit dental emergency centers for acute gingivitis and acute pericoronitis than males (n = 156, 39.2%) (P < 0.05). A major change in diagnosis was related to acute pulpitis (K04.0) and acute apical periodontitis (K04.4), which increased by 9.2%; acute gingivitis (K05.0) and acute pericoronitis (K05.2) increased by 3.5%; open wound of the lip and oral cavity (S01.5) decreased by 17.9%; other conditions (non-emergency diseases) increased by 6.8%, compared with the pre-SARS-COV-2 period. Among the treatment modalities, during the pre-SARS-COV-2 period, 304 patients (17.7%) received a prescription for antibiotics and analgesics, and 1485 (86.5%) received a prescription for local treatment. During the SARS-COV-2 period, 958 (39.2%) received a prescription for antibiotics and analgesics, and 1636 (67.0%) received a prescription for local treatment.

Conclusion:

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Article reference links

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7063673/ ↑

  2. https://bmcoralhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12903-021-01499-y ↑

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Should I Use A Mouthwash

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Should I Use A Mouthwash

 

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[1]Mouthwash, also called oral rinse, is a liquid product used to rinse your teeth, gums, and mouth. It usually contains an antiseptic to kill harmful bacteria that can live between your teeth and on your tongue.

Some people use mouthwash to fight against bad breath, while others use it to try to prevent tooth decay.

Mouthwash doesn’t replace brushing your teeth or flossing in terms of oral hygiene, and it’s only effective when used correctly. It’s also important to understand that different product formulas contain different ingredients, and not all mouthwashes can strengthen your teeth.

Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about using mouthwash.

When to use mouthwash

Some people use mouthwash as part of their daily teeth-cleaning routine. But you can also use mouthwash in a pinch to banish bad breath.

There’s really no hard and fast guideline for when to use mouthwash for bad breath. But it isn’t going to work to strengthen tooth enamel or fight gum disease unless you use it right after brushing and flossing.

For best results, teeth should be freshly cleaned before using use mouthwash.

How often should you use mouthwash?

It bears repeating that mouthwash isn’t a replacement for brushing and flossing. It’s also not necessary to use mouthwash in order to keep your mouth clean. Most mouthwash products recommend that you use them twice per day, after brushing and flossing.

[2]Do I Need to Rinse?

Mouthwash is not a substitute for brushing and flossing. But if you have trouble doing those correctly, rinsing can help protect you from cavities or gum disease. Fluoride rinses help prevent tooth decay.

“Mouthwashes, when added to a good home care regimen of brushing and flossing, can target a condition that you are facing,” Wolff says. “You don’t swish for 2 minutes with a whitening mouthwash and suddenly have white teeth. But if you brush well and keep the plaque off of them and use that mouthwash as part of the package, you do get whiter teeth.”

A mouth rinse won’t cure serious problems, though. If you have regular bleeding of your gums or consistently bad breath, for example, see your dentist. They might prescribe a mouthwash that’s stronger than the kind you buy over the counter.

Mouthwash Ingredients

Read the labels carefully on over-the-counter types. Ingredients — and the benefits they provide — vary by brand.

They usually include one or more of these:

  1. Fluoride. It helps reduce tooth decay and prevent cavities.
  2. Antimicrobials. They kill the bacteria that cause bad breath, plaque, and gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums at the early stages of gum disease.
  3. Astringent salt. It’s a type of deodorizer that can temporarily cover up bad breath.
  4. Odor neutralizers. They can attack the cause of bad breath.
  5. Whiteners, such as peroxide. They can help against stains on your teeth.

How Do I Choose a Mouthwash?

It’s sometimes hard to find one product that ticks all the boxes. “Select a mouthwash based on the largest condition that you need to treat,” Wolff says.

Look for products with an American Dental Association (ADA) seal on the label. The group awards it to companies that show scientific proof that their products work.

If you prefer organic or natural products, the ADA recognizes some of those mouth rinses, too. You can also find the ADA seal on some generic and store brands.

[3]How to use mouthwash

Each brand of mouthwash has its own set of instructions on how to use their mouthwash on a bottle, so if you are in doubt, you should always aim to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines or you can follow the following steps:

  1. Start by pouring the mouthwash out of the bottle. Manufacturer advice on how much often varies, by we recommend that you use 15ml.
  2. You then rinse the mouthwash continuously around your mouth, making sure the liquid is comes into contact with all areas of your teeth.
  3. Gargle for at least 30-60 seconds. This helps to ensure that the mouthwash can reach the back of your tongue and fight the bacteria there.
  4. Spit out the mouthwash.

Conclusion:

Thank you for reading this article, and check back frequently for other dental health articles. Should you have any questions, please contact Apple Tree Dental today!

Article compiled by Apple Tree Dental

Article reference links

  1. https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-use-mouthwash ↑

  2. https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/mouth-rinse-rules ↑

  3. https://theneemtree.co.uk/blog/health-tips/mouthwash-dos-and-donts/ ↑

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How To Care For Your Teeth During Holidays?

The holidays are nearly here, and with them comes a smorgasbord of delicacies you’ve likely been anticipating all year. Your taste buds are delighted and planning to relish every moment. Meanwhile, your teeth and gums are cowering in dread of the onslaught to come.

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How Does Sugar Affect Your Teeth?

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How Does Sugar Affect Your Teeth?

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[1]It’s common knowledge that sugar is bad for your teeth, but it wasn’t always so.

In fact, when the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle first observed that sweet foods like soft figs caused tooth decay, nobody believed him.

But as science has progressed, one thing is certain — sugar causes tooth decay.

That said, sugar on its own is not the culprit. Rather, the chain of events that takes place afterward is to blame.

This article takes a detailed look at how sugar affects your teeth and how you can prevent tooth decay.

Your Mouth Is A Battleground

Many different types of bacteria live in your mouth. Some are beneficial to your dental health, but others are harmful.

For example, studies have shown that a select group of harmful bacteria produce acid in your mouth whenever they encounter and digest sugar.

These acids remove minerals from the tooth enamel, which is the shiny, protective, outer layer of your tooth. This process is called demineralization.

The good news is that your saliva helps to constantly reverse this damage in a natural process called remineralization.

The minerals in your saliva, such as calcium and phosphate, in addition to fluoride from toothpaste and water, help the enamel repair itself by replacing minerals lost during an “acid attack.” This helps strengthen your teeth.

However, the repeated cycle of acid attacks causes mineral loss in the enamel. Over time, this weakens and destroys the enamel, forming a cavity.

Simply put, a cavity is a hole in the tooth caused by tooth decay. It’s the result of harmful bacteria digesting the sugar in foods and producing acids.

If left untreated, the cavity can spread into the deeper layers of the tooth, causing pain and possible tooth loss.

The signs of tooth decay include a toothache, pain when chewing and sensitivity to sweet, hot or cold foods and drinks.

[2]How Do Cavities Develop?

Did you know your mouth is full of bacteria? It’s true. Some are good for the inside of your mouth. Others. Not so much. The harmful bacteria feed on the sugar and carbohydrates, also known as starches, that you eat, and together, they create acids that can turn into bacterial infections. Bacterial infections can do two things. First, they can destroy the enamel (shiny outer layer of your tooth). Next, if left untreated, those bacterial infections will turn into cavities. They go into the deeper layers of your tooth, creating a hole, causing pain and possible tooth loss.

How Does Your Mouth Fight Cavities?

Your teeth are always susceptible to cavity making acids. However, this damage can be reversed by minerals. Minerals come from the enamel of your teeth and your saliva through a process called remineralisation. It generates minerals like calcium and phosphates, both of which are good for strengthening teeth. Fluoride is another mineral that comes into play and also helps repair your weakened enamel. It’s a great process, but it can only do so much. To keep your teeth healthy, you have to limit your sugar intake. That includes starches.

What Are Ways To Remineralise Tooth Enamel?

Cutting down on sugar is a good start. Here are some other ways to promote remineralisation and improve the enamel of your teeth. Stimulate your saliva flow by chewing sugarless gum and eat high-fibre veggies and fruits. It helps to bathe your teeth in minerals. Calcium and phosphates strengthen teeth, so keep dairy products in your diet. Green and black teas contain substances that help suppress harmful oral bacteria.

According to the Indian Dental Association, the product helps prevent tooth decay, and works in two ways: First, fluoride makes your tooth enamel stronger and less likely to suffer acid damage. Second, it can reverse the early stages of acid damage by remineralising areas that have started to decay. The Indian Dental Association further outlines that for adults, drinking water with fluoride continues to support tooth enamel. According to the state health department, fluoride prevents tooth decay in three ways: It prevents plaque bacteria from producing acid; it is absorbed into the tooth enamel, preventing the acids from entering; and it remineralises teeth after attacks by acid-producing bacteria. Today, fluoride is widely acknowledged as a way to prevent cavities and we suggest buying fluoridated toothpaste to get your daily dose of cavity-preventing fluoride. The Indian Dental Association also recognises and supports the professional topical applications of fluoride gels, foams and varnishes in the prevention of dental caries for high-risk individuals.

Ultimately, be mindful of your sugar intake, and teach your kids to be as well. When you eat sugar, brush afterward with fluoride toothpaste, and make sure you also eat the healthy foods that strengthen your teeth. Keep up with your regular dental visits for good measure. Then, you can enjoy your sweet life, only with fewer cavities.

Who Is At Risk Of Tooth Decay?

Everyone is at risk of tooth decay, but children and adolescents are most at risk. Dental caries are the most common cause of tooth loss in young people. Plaque begins to build up on teeth only 20 minutes after we begin eating and if it is not removed effectively, tooth decay starts. People who regularly consume sugar have a higher risk of developing dental caries, particularly if the food they eat is sticky or consumed in between mealtimes. Sugars-containing snacks and sugars-sweetened beverages have particularly bad effects on teeth. People who smoke and consume alcohol are also more at risk. The prevalence of dental caries is also associated with social factors – where adults from lower income households are more likely to suffer from dental caries than those from higher income households (37% compared with 26%)

Dietary Advice:

We currently consume far too much sugar in our diets. The report published by the WHO and by the SACN highlight the need for a reduction in sugars intake to 5% of our energy intake. This is the equivalent of 7 teaspoons/cubes or 30g of sugar per day for an adult. The recommendation for children is 24g for children aged 5-11 and 19g for children aged 4-6. This 5% limit is far below the current intake which is of 11.9% in children aged 1.5 to 3; 14.7% in children aged 4 to 10; and 15.6% in children 11 to 18. It is also thought that adherence to the 5% recommended sugar intake would halt the increase in obesity

Other Ways To Reduce Dental Caries Include:

  • Brushing teeth thoroughly twice a day with fluoride-containing toothpaste as well as
  • flossing daily.
  • Reducing the amount of sugars-containing sticky food, and rinsing the mouth with water if they are consumed.
  • Reduce snacking; which helps reduce the production of acid in the mouth.
  • Reduce the consumption of sugars-sweetened beverages.
  • Only eat sugary foods at mealtimes.

[3]Why Sugar Is Bad For Your Teeth And Health

Although sugar may seem harmless, it can have far-reaching health implications for people who eat it. These health issues can be especially problematic for people who eat diets that are high in sugar. Some results of high-sugar diets can manifest quickly as blood glucose levels soar and then dive. Other issues may fester over time, resulting in serious illnesses such as coronary artery disease and diabetes. By focusing their diet on whole foods that are naturally low in sugar, people can enjoy many health benefits.

Unstable Blood Glucose

  • Simple sugars cause blood glucose levels to spike sharply and then fall.
  • Excessive swings in blood glucose levels can make people feel tired and unwell. People may also feel emotional mood swings and blood glucose highs and lows.
  • As blood sugar goes up and then plummets, many people crave more sugar.
  • Eating more sugar is a temporary solution because the blood glucose levels will never stabilize.

Obesity, Heart Disease, Cancer, And Diabetes

  • Eating sugar increases a person’s risk of developing issues with obesity.
  • Excessive sugar consumption elevates the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
  • Heart disease is another health issue connected with diets high in sugar.
  • Some types of cancer have a connection with high-glycemic diets.
  • The higher insulin levels that accompany diets high in sugar may have a connection with the speed of cancer cell growth.

Immune Function

  • Research has suggested that sugar interferes with healthy immune function.
  • Sugar may suppress the active immune response in the body.
  • Bacteria and yeast that naturally occur in the body react to sugars. These reactions may cause an imbalance.
  • Reducing sugar intake may enable the body to balance yeast levels to a healthier level.

Chromium Deficiency

  • A diet high in sugar often translates into eating foods that do not provide enough chromium.
  • The mineral chromium helps the body regulate blood glucose levels.
  • The refining of processed foods depletes these foods of chromium.
  • Chromium is naturally present in whole grains, nuts, vegetable oils, and mushrooms.

Aging Acceleration

  • Excessive sugar consumption may contribute to sagging and wrinkling skin.
  • After sugar enters the bloodstream, it attaches to proteins. This process is called glycation.
  • Glycation is connected to loss of elasticity, which occurs as body tissues age.
  • Elevated blood glucose levels have a direct correlation with the glycation rate.

Tooth Decay

  • Sugar has a direct connection to tooth decay.
  • After eating foods that contain sugar, these molecules combine with saliva and bacteria present in the mouth. This combination leads to plaque on teeth.
  • Left on teeth, plaque can dissolve enamel, which leads to cavities.
  • To control bacteria and plaque on teeth, brush as soon as possible after eating.

Children’s Behavior And Cognition

  • After eating foods high in sugar, blood glucose levels often rise sharply. This rise could lead to hyperactivity for some people.
  • Kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may have a sensitivity to sugar, making them more likely to experience hyperactivity after eating sugar.
  • Diets high in carbohydrates could be linked to mild cognitive impairments due to issues with blood glucose levels and the way the body metabolizes insulin.
  • Proper nutrition has a connection to the way the brain functions, which can impact how kids learn.

Stress And Anxiety

  • External stress causes the body’s stress hormone levels to rise. These hormones enable the body to respond to emergencies.
  • Stress hormones also surge in response to low blood sugar levels. This could occur after the spike and dip of blood glucose levels that occurs after eating sugar.
  • The body reacts to a surge in stress hormones by feeling irritable and anxious. Some people may even notice their hands shaking.
  • Reducing sugar intake can alleviate anxiety for some people.

Replacing Important Nutrients

  • Eating excess sugar gives the body many calories, but the calories do not contain nutrients.
  • People who consume diets high in sugar often don’t get enough of important nutrients such as vitamins A and C.
  • Children and adolescents may be at the highest risk for nutritional deficiencies due to over-consumption of sugar.
  • The recommended intake of sugar should be 10 percent or less than the total intake of food.

Conclusion:

Thank you for reading this article, and check back frequently for other dental health articles. Should you have any questions, please contact Apple Tree Dental today!

Article compiled by Apple Tree Dental

Article reference links

  1. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-sugar-destroys-teeth#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2 ↑
  2. https://www.dentalone-ga.com/locations/marietta/why-sugar-is-bad-for-your-teeth-and-health/ ↑

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Why Dental Crowns are Important?

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[1]A dental crown is a very effective treatment used to restore a tooth that has been damaged in some way, and it has some distinct advantages when compared with the alternatives. However, there are also some disadvantages of crowns that should be considered to make the best treatment decision for each patient. This article will cover the main advantages and disadvantages of dental crowns.

Advantages Of Dental Crowns

Dental crowns provide an adequate solution to a range of dental problems. They are able to:

  • Support a tooth that has been significantly damaged by decay
  • Protect a tooth that has worn away from being damaged further
  • Protect a tooth after a root canal procedure
  • Hold a severely cracked or broken tooth together
  • Cover a dental implant
  • Improve the appearance of a tooth by changing its shape or color

Dental crowns are a good long-term option because they are durable and usually last for at least 5-15 years, which increases patient satisfaction with the treatment.

Treatment with dental crowns has a high success rate with respect to either other dental restoration methods or no treatment at all. This has been supported by various scientific studies which researched their use.

[2]Dental crowns are best utilized as a way to improve the cosmetics of a tooth appearance when the crown simultaneously serves other purposes also, such as restoring a tooth to its original shape or strengthening a tooth. The study presents four different designs of molar crown depending upon the tooth loss. The finite element results obtained suggests that restored material which fills the treated cavity along with small portion of root canal can help in retaining the restored tooth and can allow larger deformations for stresses induced well within the limit.

[3]Dental Crowns: Purpose, Procedure And Important Facts

The use of dental crowns by millions of people from all over the world during the last century has been a mainstay in dentistry. Prior to the development of crown technology the primary treatment for decaying, weak, fractured, or discolored tooth-teeth was extraction.

What Exactly Is A Crown?

Dental crowns, also known as caps were innovated and designed to help maintain the functionality of your damaged or diseased tooth-teeth. By using a custom design and specific materials, a manufactured crown can restore the strength, shape, size and natural appearance of your original tooth-teeth. The rationale for installing a crown is to fully encapsulate and protect the last bit of your own compromised tooth and tooth roots.

The procedure for preparing your tooth for a crown should be carefully performed by a competent dentist to insure a secure fitting crown. This can be accomplished by reducing its size by 0.8 – 1.5 mm (drilling it sideways), to create a balanced and stable tooth stump. If the process is successful there should be enough room for the crown to be placed securely on top of your tooth stump.

There are several decisions that your dentist will need to make during the process which will vary depending on the situation of the specific tooth-teeth being capped:

During The Preparation Phase It Must Be Determined If Your Crown Will Be Placed Above Or Below The Gum Line?

The design of your crown and placement under or above the gum line depends on esthetics, stability of the fit and hygienic benefits of it final positioning. Great care must be exercised to insure your permanent crown prevents future complications or damages to the health of your remaining tooth, its root and surrounding gum tissue.

How Much Tooth Reduction Should Be Considered And Allowed To Achieve An Optimal Crown Situation?

There are established clinical guidelines that dictate the maximum reduction limits which are based on conditional necessity to provide the longest lasting results.

Reducing less of your natural tooth surface while insuring a secure and perfect fit, is the purpose and intention with dental crown placements.

Deciding upon the appropriate material for your dental crowns is also a serious matter, as each option presents its own peculiar set of pluses and minuses. Some of the names of the various materials now used in crown design and manufacturing at WIC, include E.max, Empress, Lava, Bruxer, Titanium, Gold, Gold alloys, Zirconium and Prettau.

The Right Crown Material Will Essentially Depend Upon The Following 3 Key Factors:

  • How much strength is needed? More strength sometimes compromises the quality of esthetics (translucency)!
  • How do we want the crown to appear after the treatment?
  • What type of retention and bonding strength will your crown provide?

Most of these considerations will be decided by your dentist! Keep in mind there are many options and the pricing structure varies considerably depending on the procedure selection and the materials used.

Some Of The Common Reasons Crown Are Recommended Are As Follows:

  • To salvage and restore a badly worn down or broken-cracked tooth
  • To protect a weak tooth from decay
  • To save a decaying tooth which is not structurally sound to survive a filling procedure
  • To support a tooth with a large filling that has minimal remaining surface area
  • To act as an anchor for a multiple tooth dental bridge
  • To conceal and cover a severely discolored or misshaped tooth or teeth
  • To prevent a tooth from breaking after a root canal treatment
  • To cap your dental implants
  • To improve your signature smile for cosmetic purposes
  • To protect primary teeth, if there is a high risk for decay as evidenced by your child’s poor hygienic and home care habits

The primary objective of your dentist should be the same as your purpose, which is saving your tooth from early demise and extraction.

Conclusion:

Thank you for reading this article, and check back frequently for other dental health articles. Should you have any questions, please contact Apple Tree Dental today!

Article compiled by Apple Tree Dental

Article reference links

  1. https://www.news-medical.net/health/Advantages-and-Disadvantages-of-Dental-Crowns.aspx ↑

  2. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272670992_Study_of_various_molar_crown_designs_and_their_assessment ↑

  3. https://westcoastinternational.com/dental-crowns-dental-bridges/ ↑

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