Chipped, Broken or Cracked Tooth Treatment

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.