The hazards of resin restoration of front teeth

There are many materials for filling teeth, resin being the most common one. Compared with other dental filling materials, resin fillings are relatively cheap, but due to the characteristics of resin, this type of filling is not perfect and may result in aging, tooth cracking, etc. Therefore, when choosing whether to use a resin filling machine, it is best to be aware of the hazards of restoring front teeth with resin, comprehensively consider the pros and cons, and make the best choice.

Generally speaking, resin-filled teeth are not permanent and need to be rechecked after 3-5 years of use. Usually, the following situations will occur after several years of use:

1. The resin ages, and tiny leaks appear on the edges. Bacteria hide in the gap between the resin and the teeth and gradually ferment food to produce acidic substances that corrode the teeth, thus stimulating caries.

2. Collapse, due to aging or impact by hard objects, it will gradually leak and decay.

3. Hidden cracks: cracks appear due to pressure, and then loosening occurs. This situation is particularly likely to cause secondary caries. Since the resin will definitely age and the above problems will definitely occur in long-term use, it is necessary to repair it when problems are found. Don't take chances and cause more serious caries.

Precautions after dental resin restoration

Routine use of antibiotics after dental restorations

For simple implant surgeries (small number of implants, short surgery time, and good patient recovery), oral antibiotics are given after tooth restoration. Complex implant surgeries require intravenous antibiotics to prevent infection.

Postoperative reaction

Due to different physical conditions and surgical procedures of different patients, there may be different degrees of surgical reactions. Some patients may have mild reactions or no reactions or discomfort, while others may experience local edema and bruises, which usually last about 3-5 days.

Oral hygiene

Do not brush your teeth or use clean water within 24 hours after tooth repair, because frequent rinsing of the mouth may cause bleeding. However, you can use mouthwash to rinse your mouth after meals to prevent food residues from remaining in the mouth. You can eat and drink in moderation 2 hours after tooth repair, and do not overheat the food.

Regular inspection

During the regular check-up every six months, the dentist will carefully examine the condition of the dental implant and use special tools to clean the implant and surrounding tissue according to the specific situation. Good maintenance is very beneficial to the service life of dental implants, and patients should develop good oral hygiene habits.

Preventing infection

Stitches are routinely removed 7-10 days after surgery. Timely removal can prevent local infection.

Eating habits

Do not smoke during the recovery period of tooth restoration, and avoid chewing hard candies, dried fruits, bones and other foods that require excessive force with dental implants.