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Why Dental Crowns are Important?

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Why Dental Crowns are Important?

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We have compiled this article on “Why Dental Crowns are Important?” The reference links are at the bottom of the article.

[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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Root Canal Vs. Tooth Extraction

Toothache is highly prevalent in the community which makes patients seek necessary pain-relieving treatments. Root canal therapy (RCT) and tooth extraction are amongst the most commonly administered treatments for pain relief.

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Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures That Enhance Your Smile

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Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures That Enhance Your Smile

Introduction:

We have compiled this article on “Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures That Enhance Your Smile.” The reference links are at the bottom of the article.

[1]Cosmetic dentistry is more popular than ever, from whitening and shaping to closing spaces and replacing teeth. And dentists have a large selection of tools and techniques for improving the look of your smile.

Before deciding to undergo any cosmetic procedure, it’s important to know the benefits and risks and what you can expect during the process. Make sure you’re clear about what it will cost, how much experience your dentist has with the procedure, and whether any special maintenance will be needed afterward.

Teeth Whitening

Over time, teeth can become stained or discolored, especially after smoking, taking certain medications, or consuming foods and beverages such as coffee and tea. Using a chemical process, your dentist can bleach your teeth in one of two ways. They can do an in-office procedure, or provide you with a system to use at home.

Your dentist can create a custom mouthpiece tray that ensures the right amount of whitening solution reaches your teeth. You may find whitening at home more convenient. But it can take 2 to 4 weeks or longer depending on the strength of peroxide used. In-office whitening can take place in one or more 1- to 2-hour visits.

Keep in mind, your teeth can become stained again if you continue exposing them to the same substances that originally stained them. Because whitening products are not meant to clean teeth, it is still important to continue practicing daily oral hygiene by brushing twice a day, flossing at least once a day, and rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash daily.

Bonding

Bonding may improve how your teeth look if they have excess space between them, or if they are chipped, broken, stained, or cracked.

Dentists also use bonding materials to fill small cavities or to protect the exposed root of a tooth.

The dentist can usually do this procedure in a single office visit by applying an etching solution followed by tooth-colored materials — sometimes composite resins — directly to the tooth’s surface where needed.

Although bonding can last for several years, it is more likely than other types of restorations to chip or become stained or just wear down.

[2]Before You Start Treatment

Before you start any cosmetic dental procedures, it is important to see a dentist to check your whole mouth thoroughly. This is to:

  • Treat any disease first. Your health is the priority.
  • Find out what is causing the unsatisfactory appearance of your teeth.
  • Talk about the range of treatment options.
  • Work out a realistic plan that suits you.

What Is Important To You?

Before You See Your Dentist, Think About:

  • What you like and don’t like about the appearance of your teeth.
  • Any symptoms you may have, such as pain or difficulty eating.
  • Treatment you have had in the past and whether you were happy with it or not.
  • What you would like to change. Bring a photo if it helps; for example, how your teeth used to look before they were chipped.
  • How much time and money you would be prepared to invest. If you have private health insurance, check what sort of dental treatment is covered.
  • How much effort you would be prepared to put into looking after your teeth at home in the future. Most cosmetic dental treatment requires extra care at home to prevent tooth decay, gum disease or other problems. Cleaning the area well and having a healthy diet is essential.

It may be useful to write your thoughts down.

Questions To Ask

During your appointment with the dentist, talk about your concerns, using the list above as a starting point. Your dentist may take some x-rays and do some other tests. Ask your dentist about:

  • What options are available – the pros and the cons.
  • What results can be reasonably expected.
  • Costs – time and money, and payment options.
  • Possible side effects or complications.

If it is a simple procedure, it may be done on the day. If it is a complex procedure, you may need to time to think about your options, or see specialists over multiple visits. Together, you and your dentist can come up with a plan that suits you.

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.webmd.com/oral-health/cosmetic-dentistry#1 ↑

  2. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/cosmetic-dentistry-and-teeth-whitening ↑

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Ignorance Of Dental Pain

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Ignoring Dental Pain? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t

 

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We have compiled this article on “Ignorance Of Dental Pain”. The reference links are at the bottom of the article.

[1]Oral disorders such as dental caries and periodontal disease are worldwide public health problems. The “Global Burden of Oral Conditions in 1990–2010” report showed that oral conditions continue to be highly prevalent, affecting about 3.69 billion people. In this report, untreated dental caries in the permanent dentition was identified as the most common of all the evaluated disorders, having the highest worldwide disease load, affecting 35% of all age groups. Severe periodontitis was the sixth most prevalent condition (11% of world population) and untreated caries of the primary dentition was the tenth (9% of world population). Severe tooth loss was the 36th most prevalent condition, affecting 2% of the world’s population]. A number of studies from around the world state that 60–90% of schoolchildren suffer from dental caries.

In Latin America, dental caries is among the most frequent untreated health conditions among preschoolers, schoolchildren, and adolescents, who have limited access to restorative dental treatment. In Mexico, dental caries is the primary public oral health problem; for example, at 12 years of age between 70 and 85% of schoolchildren exhibit caries in the permanent dentition, with a high prevalence of untreated cases. Dental caries is also the main cause of dental death in various age groups, presenting a serious challenge to the oral healthcare system due to high care costs.

Oral and dental diseases can cause pain, suffering, functional deterioration, and diminished quality of life. The high cost of treatment constitutes a substantial burden to the national health system and for individual households. Families often opt to pay directly for dental care in an effort to maintain adequate oral health among household members. In developed countries, oral health treatment represents from 5 to 10% of health expenses. This treatment is unavailable or extremely limited in many developing countries, where affected teeth are often not treated or merely extracted, making them the main source of pain. For decision-makers in different countries, especially in the “developing” ones where the burden of disease is high, it is necessary to consider oral health as a priority and having recent epidemiological data is essential.

The experience of pain, considered a normal consequence of organ or system disorders, is a ubiquitous public health concern. Untreated dental caries generally leads to dental pain. Although dental pain can seriously affect peoples’ daily life, negatively affecting quality of life, few epidemiological studies on oral health include questions on dental pain. Orofacial pain, and especially dental pain, can cause sleep loss, diminished work effectiveness or academic performance, absence from school or work, weight loss, and avoidance of certain foods. Some researchers treat it as a predictor of dental health service use (usually curative or emergency). In this type of care, teeth receive nonregressive treatments that can predispose them to loss over time; it can also raise the probability of an edentulous old age.

General medical practitioners are often called upon to manage acute dental pain in emergency situations, for example, out of hours or in rural Australia, where it may not be possible for a dentist to provide immediate treatment. Common acute oral problems are usually easy to diagnose. Simple management can alleviate pain and further discomfort until a dentist can be called upon.

Most problems can be identified by the history and examination. Several dental conditions have typical symptoms with different types of pain.

[2]Which Tests Can Assist In Diagnosis?

There are several simple tests that may assist in diagnosis of dental pain.

Pulp Sensitivity Test

Dry ice, or an ordinary ice stick (made in a plastic or glass tube), is placed on the cervical third (neck region) of the tooth crown. A response to the stimulus indicates that the pulpal tissue is capable of transmitting nerve impulses. No response may indicate pulp necrosis.

Percussion Test

Using an instrument handle, the tooth is tapped in the longitudinal axis. A painful response suggests possible periapical inflammation.

Probing

Placing a fine, blunt probe gently into the gingival sulcus surrounding the tooth enables the health of the gingival tissues to be assessed. Bleeding and/or sulcus depths greater than 3-4 mm indicate gum disease.

Mobility Test

Holding a tooth firmly on the buccal (cheek) and lingual sides between the fingers enables mobility to be assessed. All teeth have a small amount of mobility (

Palpation

Careful palpation around the area of concern may reveal tenderness and the type and extent of swelling.

Radiographic Examination

If it is possible to obtain a screening radiograph, such as an orthopantomograph (OPG), this may assist in the diagnosis and localisation of the cause of the pain. The radiograph should show clearly the apical and periapical structures of teeth and associated tissues. The relationship of the maxillary molars and premolars to the floor of the maxillary sinus can be examined, and radiographs may reveal recurrent caries or periapical radiolucencies associated with an established infection

  1. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2017/7431301/ ↑

  2. https://www.nps.org.au/australian-prescriber/articles/management-of-acute-dental-pain-a-practical-approach-for-primary-health-care-providers ↑

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

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Wisdom Tooth Removal: What Happens When You Ignore Impacted Teeth For Long?

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Wisdom Tooth Removal: What Happens When You Ignore Impacted Teeth For Long?

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We have compiled this article on “Wisdom Tooth Removal: What Happens When You Ignore Impacted Teeth For Long?”. The reference links are at the bottom of the article.

[1]Well, the unfortunate news is that 9 out of 10 people will have at least one impacted wisdom tooth requiring removal. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at wisdom teeth – what are they exactly and what happens if you leave them untreated.

Wisdom Teeth 101

Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the very last teeth in the jaw to develop, and are located in the back most part of your mouth. These teeth often appear during what has been called the “Age of Wisdom”; that time of life between the ages of 17 and 25 years old.

Looking back in our human history, wisdom teeth didn’t give us the hassles they do today. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors primarily ate a diet of raw vegetables and meat which required large, strong jaws to chew – their third row of molars were helpful! Then, with the emergence of agricultural farming practices, our diets changed significantly. Early farmers had a much softer diet of cooked foods that didn’t demand as much chewing strength. Our skull and jaw sizes responded to these dietary changes by getting smaller. But while our jaws got smaller, our teeth size and number did not similarly decrease. So now most of us are left with the unfortunate situation of having relatively small jaws that just don’t have the room needed to best accommodate our wisdom teeth.

When Can I Keep My Wisdom Teeth?

We’re not all built the same, and truthfully some jaws can still accommodate wisdom teeth just fine. In these relatively few cases, wisdom teeth can “erupt” (that is, come completely through the gum) without any pain, disease, or other dental problems. In these cases, your oral surgeons may not recommend immediate extraction, but rather will recommend strongly that you stick to regular check-ups and cleanings with your dentist, that you maintain excellent oral hygiene practices at home, and receive periodic x-rays to evaluate the ongoing health of your wisdom teeth.

When Do My Wisdom Teeth Need To Be Extracted?

When a wisdom tooth doesn’t fully erupt through the gums, it is called an ”impacted” tooth. An impacted tooth is one that is unable to fully enter into the mouth through the gums because there just isn’t enough room. An impacted tooth can cause a whole host of problems, including:

  • Difficulty maintaining adequate brushing, which can lead to tooth decay and infection.
  • Damage to neighboring teeth.
  • Pain from pressure of the tooth overcrowding.
  • Systematic infections and illnesses that can affect the heart, kidneys and other organs when oral bacteria travels from the mouth into the bloodstream.
  • Fluid-filled cysts or tumors can form that can lead to hollowing of the jaw and damage to surrounding nerves.

[2]When Your Dentist Recommends Extraction

It’s imperative that you see a professional dentist for your impacted wisdom tooth. He or she can let you know when extraction would best be completed. You don’t want to wait to see a dentist when it comes to impacted wisdom teeth.

Impacted wisdom teeth are essentially trapped inside your jawbone. Leaving them alone could mean incurring jaw pain or even complications that would make extraction more difficult. If there are complications during your extraction, not only could the procedure be more expensive, your recovery time could take longer.

Signs to look out for with impacted wisdom teeth include pain, swelling, bleeding, or bad breath, which could mean you have an infection. Your dentist or oral surgeon can help you decide when the best time to extract your impacted wisdom tooth is.

Impacted Wisdom Teeth Can Ruin Orthodontic Work

Impacted wisdom teeth are more than just nuisances that you need to get out. They can cause some major problems if left alone, even if there’s only one of them. If you’ve had any previous orthodontic work done, impacted wisdom teeth can ruin it.

These wisdom teeth can push against your rows of teeth, making them crowd together and pushing them forward. Teeth can quickly become misaligned and you may even need a second set of braces after the removal if you wait too long.

  1. https://tahoeoralsurgery.com/blog/2018/dear-doctor-what-happens-if-i-ignore-my-wisdom-teeth ↑

  2. https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/how-long-can-i-ignore-my-impacted-wisdom-tooth/ ↑

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

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