What should I do if my front tooth is broken?

Nov 27, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Liu Chao

Introduction

For permanent teeth with fully developed roots, if the pulp is exposed or root canal treatment is required due to fracture, root canal treatment can be performed first. After completing the treatment, depending on the amount of remaining tooth structure, a full crown or a post-core crown can be selected for restoration. During and after treatment, it is important to maintain oral hygiene, avoid chewing hard objects, and follow the dentist's recommendations for regular follow-up examinations and care.

Generally, a broken front tooth can be treated with direct resin filling, crown restoration, dental implant, porcelain or all-ceramic veneers, root canal treatment combined with post-core crown restoration, and other methods. Details are as follows:

1. Direct resin filling: This method is suitable for minor fractures of the front tooth, where only slight enamel damage has occurred. The damaged area is filled with resin material to restore the tooth's shape and chewing function.

2. Crown restoration: This method is suitable for severe fractures of the front tooth that have affected the pulp or root. Root canal treatment must first be performed to remove the necrotic dental nerve, followed by restoration with an all-ceramic or porcelain-fused-to-metal crown. Crown restoration enhances the tooth's strength and achieves an aesthetic appearance.

3. Dental implant: This method is suitable when the front tooth fracture has caused serious root breakage and the tooth is no longer worth preserving. The affected tooth must be extracted, and then replaced with a dental implant. Implants restore the completeness and function of the tooth and closely resemble natural teeth.

4. Porcelain or all-ceramic veneers: This method is suitable for cases where the front tooth has a large area of damage after fracture, but the pulp has not been exposed or has already undergone root canal treatment. Porcelain or all-ceramic veneers are fabricated to cover the damaged area, restoring the tooth's aesthetics and strength.

5. Root canal treatment combined with post-core crown restoration: For permanent teeth with fully developed roots, if the pulp is exposed or root canal treatment is required after fracture, root canal treatment should first be performed. After treatment, a full crown or post-core crown will be selected for restoration based on the amount of remaining tooth structure.

During and after treatment, it is important to maintain good oral hygiene, avoid chewing hard objects, and follow the dentist's recommendations for regular follow-up and care.

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