Can a fractured tooth be saved?
There are so many ways a tooth can fracture. Some fractures are minor that they only require some kind of filling restoration to put it back in shape. There are however some types of fracture where a tooth may need extensive treatment such as root canal treatment, post and build up and a crown or “cap” to cover and protect it. There are also cases wherein a tooth can no longer be saved and the dentist resorts to extraction or removal of the tooth. Some factors that affect treatment and outcome of a fractured tooth include where the fracture is, how extensive, the vertical or horizontal orientation and if there is enough tooth structure left above the bone level. What are Veneers and Lumineers? A veneer is a thin plate of porcelain that is “glued” to the front of a tooth or most commonly the six upper front teeth. Veneers mask stains and discolorations of teeth and improve the shape cosmetically. Depending on the dentist, some teeth may have to be “shaved” or cosmetically “recontoured”
