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Chipped Anterior Tooth
16 Years Ago My Frontal Upper 1st Tooth Was Hit By Bed&Broke 1/2 Inch,Later On A Dentist Shaped By Cutting To Look Even.Then 4 Years Ago The Injured Portion Became Black.Today The Small Portion Of It Chipped
What Has To Be Done?I Mean Solution?
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If the tooth is discoloured it will probably require a root canal treatment and restoration with a crown
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A thorough clinical and radiological examination is necessary to rule out any infection...
If there is any infection reaching pulp then Root canal treatment followed by crown is adviced...
If there is no other infection then simple composite filling is enough
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kindly visit dentist for further consultation and management
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A clinical examination is required to suggest you anything on this.
However if the tooth is painless then a proper composite filling will solve the purpose.
Crown could be advised if required
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visit a nearby dentist
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Dr. Ashok Khandelwal
Orthodontist
32 yrs exp
Indore
If you have time visit the nearest Dr. or visit my clinic if you are in indore for the best treatment guaranteed
Or tell your city I will suggest the best doctor
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Dr. Deepti Nair
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
Tooth turning black signifies decay.If the tooth color has turned black from within,it means the tissue inside(the healthy part of the tooth) is necrosed(decayed and unhealthy),then you would need a root canal to avoid any future infection, followed by an aesthetic,natural looking crown/cap to cover the tooth and strengthen it. If a portion of tooth has turned black in colour and has chipped off, it means that the tooth is getting weak due to decay and is crumbling bit by bit. Again rather than filling, I would advise a cap so as to strengthen the tooth, so you may use it to eat and bite food with no constant fear of tooth breakage.
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I would advise you to get capping done soon to prevent further breakage.
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A well fitted crown would add so much strength to your tooth and also looks so natural that it looks exactly like your other teeth.
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