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Chipped, Broken or Cracked Tooth Treatment

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Chipped, broken, or cracked tooth treatment focuses on repairing damages to teeth that have been compromised due to injury, decay, or other factors. The goal is to restore the tooth's structure, aesthetics, and functionality while preventing further damage or infection.

Chipped, Broken or Cracked Tooth Treatment

General

Treatment for a chipped, broken, or cracked tooth varies significantly based on the severity of the damage. Minor chips may only require a simple cosmetic procedure, such as bonding, which uses a tooth-colored resin to reshape the tooth. More severe cases, such as deep cracks or breaks, might necessitate more complex treatments like dental crowns or root canals. The root canal procedure is especially relevant when the damage extends to the pulp of the tooth, as it helps remove infected material and relieve pain. Crowns provide a protective covering for teeth that have been weakened, restoring their natural appearance and function. For teeth that cannot be saved, extractions may be necessary, followed by options for replacements such as bridges or implants.

Special Details

Who is it for?

  • Patients with minor chips that don't affect tooth structure significantly.
  • Individuals with significant breaks affecting the tooth's functionality or leading to pain.
  • People with cracked teeth that extend into the pulp, requiring comprehensive treatment to prevent infection.

Recovery Period

  • Simple prodedures: Same day to a few days for procedures like bonding.
  • Several weeks to a few months for root canals, crowns, or replacement options. Recovery can vary based on individual healing times and the complexity of the procedure.

Potential Risks and Side Effects

  • Infection, especially if the crack extends into the root.
  • Nerve damage within the tooth, leading to the need for a root canal.
  • Improper healing or alignment, necessitating further treatment.

Alternative Treatments

  • Dental Veneers: Thin layers of porcelain placed over the front of the tooth, used for minor chips and cracks.
  • Onlays and Inlays: Custom-made fillings fitted into a tooth and cemented in place, suitable for substantial structure damage.

Success Rate

The success rate of treatment varies: dental bonding (90-95%), crowns (80-90%), root canals (95% when properly performed).

Procedure step-by-step overivew

  • Evaluation and X-rays to determine the extent of the damage and plan the treatment.
  • In the case of bonding, application of a resin material that's shaped and hardened with a special light.
  • For root canals, removing infected material from inside the tooth, filling it, and possibly placing a crown over it.
  • For crowns, reshaping the affected tooth to fit a custom-made crown, which is then cemented in place.

Prices

Why Do Prices Vary?

  • The complexity of the procedure (bonding, root canal, crown, etc.).
  • Materials used (composite for bonding, porcelain or metal for crowns).
  • Geographical location of the dental practice.
  • Dentist's experience and specialization.
  • Turkey
    • $50-$600
  • Czech Republic
    • $100-$800
  • Croatia
    • $100-$700
  • Lithuania
    • $80-$650
  • Poland
    • $100-$800
  • Germany
    • $200-$1000
  • Switzerland
    • $300-$1200
  • France
    • $150-$900
  • United Kingdom
    • $150-$950
  • United States
    • $100-$2000
  • Canada
    • $100-$1500
  • Australia
    • $150-$2000