The condition of losing teeth and only the root is quite common and whether or not porcelain crowns can be used in this case is a question of many people. Let’s find out with BIK International Dental Clinic whether or not porcelain crowns can be used if only the root is left in the article below!
1. What is the cause of only the tooth root remaining?
Molar tooth decay with only the tooth root remaining
The condition of tooth loss with only the tooth root remaining is quite common due to the following reasons:
1.1. Only the tooth root remaining due to an accident
Tooth loss with only the tooth root remaining can be due to an accident or sudden trauma. The tooth is strongly impacted, causing the tooth body to break. In addition, the habit of using teeth to open bottle caps and bite hard objects of many people also directly affects tooth enamel. Over time, teeth will gradually chip until only the tooth root remains.
1.2. Teeth lack calcium
Teeth lack calcium will cause tooth enamel to weaken, and just eating normally can cause tooth breakage. This condition occurs due to the body or inadequate nutrition.
1.3. Cavities break down to only the tooth root
Oral diseases such as tooth decay, pulpitis, etc. weaken tooth enamel, making it very easy to break. If not treated promptly, bacteria will attack until only the tooth root remains.
2. Can only the tooth root be covered with porcelain crowns?
Porcelain crowns are an aesthetic restoration method for teeth with defects such as: discolored, yellow, cracked, chipped, spaced, … to help bring even and brighter teeth.
To perform this method, the doctor will have to grind the tooth stump according to a certain ratio to make the tooth stump. This tooth stump will act as a support for the porcelain crown to be fixed on top. The porcelain crown will be designed based on each person’s tooth mold, ensuring a tight fit with the real tooth, with a shape and color similar to the real tooth, bringing maximum aesthetics.
Therefore, if the tooth is lost and only the root remains, it is not possible to perform porcelain crowns as usual, but the doctor will prescribe a porcelain bridge. This method requires the 2 adjacent teeth to be healthy because the doctor will grind them down to support the porcelain bridge, which consists of 3 porcelain crowns fixed together. The porcelain crown in the middle will replace the lost tooth.
With the porcelain bridge method, customers will have straight, even teeth, restoring aesthetics as well as chewing ability. However, the big disadvantage of this method is that the jaw bone will be resorbed after a certain period of time. This deforms the face, causes premature aging and also causes many other serious complications.
3. Can I have dental implants if the tooth root is still there?
Can the tooth root be implanted? Implantation is a dental restoration method that applies the most modern technology today and overcomes all the disadvantages of the porcelain bridge method. When the tooth is lost and only the tooth root remains and the patient chooses the Implant method, the doctor will extract the real tooth root, because the Implant pillar will then be inserted deep into the jawbone to act as a replacement for the tooth root. After undergoing the bone integration process, the doctor will attach the porcelain crown on top through the Abutment joint. After completing the Implantation process, the aesthetics and chewing function will be completely restored. In addition, thanks to the replaced tooth root, the jawbone receives a stable chewing force, thereby being able to develop normally, avoiding jawbone loss and gum recession.
4. BIK International Dental Clinic – A reputable dental restoration address
BIK International Dental Clinic is proud to be the choice of many domestic and foreign customers when they need porcelain crowns thanks to fully meeting the following criteria:
A team of highly specialized doctors
When choosing Choosing BIK International Dental Clinic, customers will be examined, consulted and have their teeth covered with porcelain directly by a team of good doctors, with high professional qualifications, who have been trained from basic to specialized in cosmetic dental restoration.
In addition, with many years of experience in the profession, doctors at BIK International Dental Clinic will have precise and meticulous operations throughout the porcelain coating process. Ensuring that no errors occur that affect the restoration results, committed to bringing a confident smile with beautiful, even teeth.
Modern machinery and equipment
All facilities of BIK International Dental Clinic are equipped with the most modern and advanced machinery, equipment and technology to support doctors in the porcelain coating process. This helps doctors perform operations such as grinding teeth or making porcelain teeth more accurately, ensuring safety as well as shortening the porcelain coating time.
International standard dental restoration process
The porcelain crown process at BIK International Dental Clinic is guaranteed to follow international standard steps, ensuring absolute safety for the health of customers. In addition, the dental clinic also strictly meets the standards of the Ministry of Health on sterilization and disinfection to avoid cross-infection between patients.
Genuine materials
All porcelain crown lines at BIK International Dental Clinic are genuine imports directly from abroad with a reputable warranty policy. In addition, all materials have also passed clear quality inspection before being put into use.
So with the information provided in the above article, BIK International Dental Clinic hopes you know whether porcelain crowns can be used with tooth roots. To ensure safety when restoring teeth with only the root remaining, customers should choose a reputable dental clinic with a team of highly qualified doctors.
