Chipped Tooth can be Treated Effectively
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Mostly Chipped Tooth occurs in the anterior region of oral cavity so the main aspect of treatment lies in the maintenance of aesthetics. For the tooth
where no sensitivity is present and the part of enamel has just been chipped off, restoration is the best way.
Main restoration that is used in these cases is the Composite. Slight enameloplasty can also remove the sharp bend of the Chipped Tooth.
In other case where the Chipped Tooth is causing symptoms like sensitivity, pain on biting etc, proper evaluation is must. X-ray can properly
determine the extent up to which the damage has occurred. After determining the damage most chances of having its spread to the pulpal tissue as the
sensitivity to both cold and hot are present. In this case Root Canal Treatment of the Chipped Tooth is very necessary and after that for the
management of aesthetics, crowns, bridges can be given.
Having the Chipped Tooth mainly occurs during any sport activities. So it is better to protect the teeth while playing with the help of Mouthguard.