How to deal with tooth root splitting

Toothache is very uncomfortable. If the pain lasts for a long time, it may be due to tooth root fracture. The root of the tooth is inside the gum. If the root is split, it will cause swelling and pain in the gum, and pus will flow out. Due to the progress of modern medicine, there is a very effective way to treat tooth root splitting. You can wrap a layer of white substance at the root of the tooth, which will make the root grow again and restore to its original state, and it will also reduce pain. Here is an introduction to how to deal with it.

Usually, the deeper a tooth is split under the gum (the gum is the flesh next to the tooth), the less likely it is to be preserved. First of all, the movable half inside must be extracted. As long as the depth of the split part of the remaining tooth is less than 4mm, there is hope of preserving it. Otherwise, if the tooth is split too deep under the gum, it is better to extract it as soon as possible. Over time, it will cause local inflammation. The tooth can be restored about 3 months after extraction. You can choose 1. Implant restoration, 2. Fixed bridge restoration, 3. Removable restoration. Taking an X-ray is an auxiliary examination, which is sometimes not enough to reflect the actual condition. The correct diagnosis and treatment plan also requires the doctor to carefully inquire about the medical history of your tooth, and perform hot and cold tests and percussion tests on the tooth. If there are no positive indications (meaning no pain), root canal treatment is not needed.

If the split part of the tooth is not too deep below the gum, it can still be saved.

If the tooth is already cracked, it is better to have a crown repaired as soon as possible to protect it and prevent it from further breaking off. Also, do not eat hard food with this tooth in the few days before the crown is done to prevent the crown from splitting.

Metal crowns or dental caps are usually used to repair split teeth. This method is beneficial to the protection of teeth and can also restore chewing function by using the tooth roots. The price is also very advantageous. Loved by the public.

In addition, this method can also be considered for repairing missing teeth and caries.

The disadvantage is that the color of the metal will be different from other teeth, affecting the aesthetic effect. Metal crowns may fade and pollute the gums after being used for a long time.

Another method of repairing cracked teeth: all-ceramic crown restoration. The biggest advantage of all-ceramic crowns is their aesthetics. There are many types of all-ceramic crowns available today. It is also relatively mature and can be performed in many dental clinics. It is especially advantageous for repairing tooth roots that have been fractured. It can completely cover the tooth without exposing it to the outside.

Under local anesthesia, it is also helpful to remove residual tooth fragments and protect the dental nerve.

The service life is guaranteed to be at least 10 years.