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Restorations Offer a Second Chance to Win a Smile

Restorations Offer a Second Chance to Win a Smile

It is a fact that genetics has a major impact on a person's health. But did you know that genetics can also determine how teeth develop?

Characterized by very small teeth, microdontia is an oral health problem that often occurs in families. Adults affected by microdontia may have small teeth with spaces between them, making them look like deciduous teeth (milk teeth).

But there is good news for people with microdontia: modern dentistry offers many techniques that can help restore teeth and improve the smile.

Dr. Charles W. Wakefield, a professor and director of Advanced Education for the Residency Program in General Dentistry at Baylor College of Dentistry at the A & M Health Science Center in Texas, says that depending on the severity of microdontia, patients can choose adhesive restorations, facets, or crowns that can change the size and shape of the teeth to produce a more "mature" appearance. " Composite resin or porcelain veneers do not remove excessive tooth structure and are very conservative restorations, "Dr. Wakefield says. "Adhesive restorations are most commonly used for younger patients whose teeth have not yet fully erupted or for patients on a tight budget, but they do not last as long as porcelain veneers. Restorations made of porcelain generally have durability and superior aesthetic appearance."

If you have decided that you would like to improve your smile, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you first visit a dentist. Some of the most popular treatment options include:

Adhesive restorations: These are restorations made with material that resembles the color of your teeth. They are a blend of glass or quartz that provide good durability and fracture resistance in small to medium size restorations and will withstand moderate mastication pressure. They are usually used on anterior or posterior teeth. This material is cast? or adhered in a cavity. This may allow your dentist to make a more conservative repair on your tooth, which means that less dental structure is removed during tooth preparation. This may result in a minor restoration than an amalgam (metal) restoration. Generally, it takes more time to do an adhesive restoration than with amalgam because the adhesives require the tooth to be kept clean and dry while the cavity is filled.

  • Facets: Facets are thin, custom-made blades with a material in the color of the tooth to cover the front of the teeth. They are an option for the correction of stained, chipped, decayed or crowded teeth. The facets are made by a technician, usually in a dental laboratory, who works on a model provided by your dentist. Facet bonding is usually an irreversible process as it is necessary to remove a small amount of enamel from your tooth to accommodate the blade. Your dentist may recommend that you avoid certain types of food and beverages that may stain or discolor your facets, such as coffee, tea, or red wine. Sometimes the facet may chip or fracture.
  • Crowns: To help restore a tooth to its normal shape and size, you may need a crown to cover it. A crown can make your tooth more resilient and improve its appearance. A crown can help strengthen a tooth with a large restoration when there is enough remaining structure to hold the restoration. Crowns can also be used to attach bridges, protect a weakened tooth against breakage, or restore an already broken tooth. A crown is a good way to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped. They are also used to cover a dental implant. If your dentist recommends a crown, it will probably be to correct one of these conditions.© 2011 American Dental Association. All rights reserved. Any reproduction or redistribution without prior written permission of the American Dental Association is required.

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