What are the sequelae of porcelain teeth?

Teeth are very important to us. Teeth are not only used for eating, but also reflect our image. If you can have a row of beautiful teeth, it will be a plus. Some people have ugly teeth and choose to install porcelain teeth to correct their teeth. However, installing porcelain teeth is also a minor operation and there is a high possibility of sequelae. Therefore, before choosing to install porcelain teeth, you must know the side effects of installing porcelain teeth, and then consider whether to install them.

If these four situations occur, they should be removed as soon as possible.

Due to the structural characteristics and metal materials of porcelain teeth made in the early years, many people developed gray-black lines on the gum edges that "bordered" the porcelain teeth after a few years, and also left behind many oral problems. No matter how long the porcelain teeth have been in place, if the following problems occur, they should be removed and repaired in time.

(1) Gingival staining

The problem of black lines (gingival staining) at the cervical edge of porcelain restorations causes the gums to turn black. This is a common complication of using non-precious metals (nickel-chromium alloy, cobalt-chromium alloy, pure titanium) to make porcelain teeth, and it is very difficult to deal with. In the early days of porcelain teeth, non-precious metals were often used, which resulted in a high rate of gingival staining. The reason for this was oxidation between the metal base crown and the gums. Such porcelain teeth must be removed and redone, otherwise they will cause gingivitis over time, gradually develop into periodontitis, and cause the teeth to loosen and fall out.

(2) Caries of real teeth

Improper tooth grinding, crude tooth models, and inadequate processing technology in the processing plant will all result in your porcelain teeth not fitting tightly against your real teeth (a large gap between the crown and the root). After one or two years of use, they will become a warehouse for bacteria! Brushing your teeth, using mouthwash, and flossing are all useless. The bacteria hidden between the porcelain teeth and real teeth enter the braces, gradually corroding the real teeth, causing caries, and over time, the real teeth will even rot completely. I watched helplessly as my real teeth were corroded by the porcelain teeth, and finally my own teeth became buried with the porcelain teeth.

(3) Porcelain collapse

Some patients' porcelain teeth have even broken, but they are still using them. Not only are they ugly, but these metals also rub against the food in the mouth for a long time, producing chemical reactions under the action of saliva. It is not known whether they are harmful, so it is recommended to remove them as soon as possible.

(4) Pain caused by hot or cold stimulation

I have a porcelain tooth installed, but I dare not eat too much cold, hot, sour or sweet food, and I still feel pain from time to time. This is mostly because the dentist grinds the teeth too quickly during the preparation process, causing excessive stimulation to the pulp, which is still in a state of congestion. Before having porcelain teeth made, it is necessary to evaluate the condition of the periodontal gums. If there is obvious gingival inflammation, redness, swelling, atrophy, abnormal color, etc., periodontal treatment is required first, and porcelain teeth restoration can be performed after the gums return to normal. But some doctors can't wait and do it right away, which results in the patient suffering and then has to be removed.

Many people feel good after having porcelain teeth and ignore them for several years. Experts recommend that you should see a dentist for a follow-up check 8 to 10 years after having porcelain teeth, even if you do not feel any discomfort. It is best to open the porcelain crown for a preventive check.

Porcelain teeth are not suitable for everyone

1. Missing teeth. Generally, the number of missing teeth is required to be small, the adjacent teeth are healthy, there is no inflammation or if there is inflammation, it is controlled after treatment. After examination by a doctor, porcelain tooth restoration can be considered.

2. People with poor tooth color or shape, such as tetracycline teeth, small conical teeth, etc.

3. For teeth broken due to trauma or residual tooth roots, if the tooth roots are long enough and the periodontal condition is good, porcelain teeth restoration can be performed after complete root canal treatment.

4. People with large tooth decay or tooth defects, or teeth discolored to gray or yellow-brown, can restore their beauty and increase their strength through porcelain teeth.

5. Patients with abnormal dental morphology who are not suitable for orthodontic treatment.

Not everyone is suitable for porcelain teeth. People with oral diseases, especially those with "sick" tooth roots, should choose porcelain teeth with caution. In addition, minors under the age of 18 and pregnant women are not suitable for porcelain teeth. If both the front and back teeth are good, it is not suitable to have porcelain teeth. You should choose dental implants or removable partial dentures.