Tooth Fractures and Cosmolite Filling

Tooth fractures usually occur as a result of trauma. In addition, decay in the teeth and the progression of cracks in tooth enamel caused by sudden temperature changes can also cause tooth breakage. Treatment of tooth fractures is determined by the size and location of the broken piece. Generally, root canal treatment is not needed in small fractures and restorative treatment methods are preferred. In this method, using aesthetic composite fillings, tooth fractures are filled with filling and missing areas are completed. Composite fillings are capable of reflecting the patient's tooth color. If tooth fractures consist of large pieces and cause loss of function in the tooth, different methods are preferred to increase the patient's quality of life. If tooth loss is superficial, it can be treated with porcelain crowns or dental veneers with zirconium. If the fracture progresses to the roots of the tooth, the tooth is pulled from the root and the missing tooth is completed by making an implant. In summary, a treatment method is determined according to the size of the fractures and the effect on the tooth;

• Treatment with aesthetic composite filling
• Chrome or zirconium coating
• Intervention of tooth roots with implants

How is Composite Filling Applied? 

In case of superficial tooth fractures, anesthesia is not required in composite application. However, in cases where the fractures caused by caries and the fractures are close to the dental nerve, anesthesia may be used during the treatment. After choosing a composite suitable for the tooth color, gel is applied to the tooth surface. The purpose of this application is to allow the material to be applied to the tooth more easily. The resin-like composite chosen in accordance with the tooth color is applied to the desired area, covered and fixed by shaping. A blue LED light is generally used during the fixing and hardening process. In the final stage, the dentist will shape the filling, file it and polish it. All these processes are completed in a short period of approximately 30-60 minutes for a tooth. 

Advantages of Aesthetic Composite Filling for Tooth Fractures

Aesthetic composite filling is a treatment method that can be preferred and provides effective results in fractures, cracks and bruises. Composite fillings are aesthetically pleasing and indistinguishable from the patient's original tooth color. The advantages obtained when tooth fractures are treated with aesthetic composite filling;

• After the treatment of tooth fractures, the patient's aesthetic concerns are eliminated.
• The application time is short and more than one tooth of the patient can be intervened in the same day with this method.
• It can be used easily on posterior and anterior teeth.
• It is possible to obtain a natural appearance on the teeth, as the material used is chosen to be compatible with the tooth color of the patients.
• It has a chemical structure that will allow it to merge with the tooth seamlessly. In this way, it prevents tooth breakage and protects teeth against hot-cold sensitivity.
• Unlike other fillings, there is no decay in composite fillings. In this way, it prevents tooth breakage and protects teeth against hot-cold sensitivity.
• It is a free from pain and painless procedure, so the patient's teeth do not need to be anesthetized.
• It does not cause abrasions on teeth like veneer treatments.

Considerations After Composite Filling 

Composite filling is a treatment method that is frequently preferred in the treatment of tooth fractures and has many advantages. The life of the filler varies depending on various factors. Composite filling, which has a useful life of 3 to 10 years, will have a long life with the right oral and dental care routines.

After the treatment applied to tooth fractures, sensitivity to hot and cold may develop in the teeth for a short time. This is quite normal and will pass after the teeth have adapted to the filling. Following the dentist's recommendations and instructions after the treatment is important for the positive progress of the treatment. When you are sensitive to issues such as brushing your teeth regularly, making the use of dental floss a habit and cleaning your tongue, both the effectiveness of the treatment will increase and the life of the used filling material will increase.