A wedge-shaped defect of the teeth may appear due to improper bite and periodontitis. Also, the cause of this defect may be improper oral hygiene.
At a certain load, this pathology can provoke cleavage. Treatment of a wedge-shaped defect of teeth is simply necessary, if this is not done, the consequences are sad, this can lead to loss front teeth.
The treatment process is simple but very unpleasantespecially if the pathology is very neglected. To avoid this, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the oral cavity and from time to time to make visits to dentistry. Prevention will prevent serious problems and save time and money.
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How does a wedge-shaped defect manifest?
What is a wedge-shaped defect? This non-carious tooth lesion has pronounced V-shaped (wedge-shaped). It affects the area of the tooth neck.
Pathology manifests, on front teeth. Fangs are most susceptible to it, less often - other teeth. This defect does not destroy the enamel and does not entail a change in its color, except when it penetrates into the dental tissue.
Stages preceding the appearance of a wedge-shaped defect:
- At the very beginning of the development of the wedge-shaped defect, there are no obvious signs. Yet by the manifestation of some symptoms, it can be determined that there is a problem. Increases sensitivity to hot, cold and sour foods; when brushing your teeth and when you touch them, painful sensations arise.
- At the second stage, the sensitivity increases, and a visual defect is already visible. The lesion can reach 3.5 mm.
- The next stage is when the lesion affects the dentin and penetrates into the other tissues of the tooth. The dimensions of the defect already reach 5 mm.
- The last stage of the pathology is the defeat of the pulp chamber; in this state, the tooth can easily break off with a small load.
Causes of pathology
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The most common wedge-shaped defect of the teeth appears with the wrong bite. The load during chewing food is uneven. That is, some teeth are actively involved in the chewing process, others are not. Because of this overload, a defect occurs, the beginning of which is the damage and chipping of the enamel in those places where the tooth is attached. - Another factor in the occurrence of this pathology is problems inside the body. Most often, people with diseases of the nervous system, intestines, thyroid gland and gall bladder are prone to the wedge-shaped defect of teeth.
- Non-compliance with oral hygiene - also one of the causes of the defect. At the base of the tooth accumulates plaque and other deposits. This breaks the enamel and leads to calcium demineralization. The appearance of gingivitis and periodontitis is directly related to poor oral hygiene, and this, in turn, entails the formation of a wedge-shaped defect.
- Diseases of the mouth, such as periodontitis and gingivitis, can cause the appearance of pathology, as they affect the amount and composition of saliva. The disease contributes to the repeated secretion of fluid, which changes its composition and leads to the leaching of calcium from dental tissues.
- Brush your teeth properly., since the use of a stiff brush, moreover only in a horizontal position, will lead to a violation of enamel.Mechanical erasing is a rather long process, but nevertheless it increases the likelihood of a wedge-shaped defect. It should not be cleaned immediately after a meal, especially after acidic foods, since the content of acids in their composition can lead to the destruction of enamel and leaching of calcium. The most optimal time for cleaning is 30 minutes after eating, this time is enough for the enamel to come back to normal.
Wedge-shaped defect of the teeth - treatment
How will be treated depends on at what stage of development there is a disease. With timely treatment to the doctor and carrying out preventive and therapeutic measures will not require sealing. After treatment, you can avoid further development of the defect. Preventive methods of this disease are as effective as the treatment.
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You can go remineralization therapy course, which consists in the fact that the teeth are treated with drugs (gels, ointments, etc.) where there is a high content of calcium. Similar procedures can be done both by the doctor and independently. Therapy is that the teeth are fed with calcium, due to which the enamel is restored. The use of such prophylaxis prevents the development of a defect and prevents it from forming on other teeth. - The second stage of prevention will be desensitization and strengthening teeth. To do this, use the method fluoridation. Treatment of teeth is carried out alternately, for this purpose, preparations containing calcium and fluorinated agents are used. The peculiarity of this treatment is that the teeth become more protected from the effects of acids and resistant to mechanical damage.
- It is very important to apply special purpose toothpastes. They will help reduce the sensitivity and significantly reduce the signs of the disease.
- The dentist should teach the patient to properly carry out the procedure of cleaning the teeth, as well as explain the reasons for removing tartar and plaque.
Prevention will be powerless if the wedge-shaped defect is in the last stage. In such a situation, it is necessary to apply treatment, which takes place in four stages.
The stages of the treatment of wedge-shaped defect
1) The first stage - filling. This is a rather complicated process, since the defect is wedge-shaped and positioned so that it is difficult to fix the seal normally. Because of this, there is a risk of its loss. Such features lead to the fact that the filling is carried out in stages:
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The tooth, where there is a wedge-shaped defect, is treated with boron. This procedure is very important, as it contributes to better consolidation of the filling. - Defect expand in size. This is necessary to seal better.
- An oral cavity is treated with an adhesive.
- Lining of the liquid material used for sealing, which is exposed.
- After light exposure, a dense layer of filling is applied.
- The dentist gives the filling form, so that it is not noticeable.
- The seal is flashed again.
- Grinding seals.
To keep the seal well, make small furrows. The material used for the filling should be of high elasticity, as during loads, during chewing, it must be compressed and decompressed.
A large amount of salivation can also cause poor fixation of the seal. This occurs in cases where the wedge-shaped defect is located near the gums. If the saliva gets into the filling compound during filling, the lifespan of the seal will be significantly reduced. To avoid this, use cofferdam - material from latex, in which there is a hole for the tooth.
2) The second stage - installation of veneers. Carrying out such a procedure will allow restoration of the aesthetic appearance of the teeth and prevent the appearance of a wedge-shaped defect in the future. After the enamel is cut off, it is necessary to glue the front part of the tooth. veneer.
3) The third stage - crown. In the case of a wedge-shaped defect, the crown must completely cover the tooth, although in some cases it is simply impossible to do so. The success of the installation of the crown, is where the wedge-shaped defect is located. Treatment is more difficult if the defect is close to the gum.
4) If the wedge-shaped defect was formed due to improper bite, it is necessary to correct it. Uneven distribution of the load on the teeth leads to the formation of pathology, so that after treatment, to avoid its further appearance, the bite should be corrected. For this in dentistry use plates and braces. An alternative method may be to install crowns. This procedure will help reduce the load during the chewing process.
Although the treatment is not a pleasant procedure, it is better to visit the dentist in time to avoid more serious problems. Preventing the disease will prevent its development and preserve the health of your teeth.
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