What is dental augmentation ?

Tooth augmentation procedure may sound unusual and may be confused with other types of dental services, but it helps restore your teeth. It can significantly help you feel feel good and look great. Sometimes people hear about root augmentation or front tooth augmentation, so let’s take a look at how this procedure is performed.

Here we explain what dental augmentation is, what types of this procedure are available, and what results it ensures.

The essence of the procedure

Augmentation  is a procedure, used by dentists to restore the anatomical structure of the crown part of the tooth, when the tooth is damaged or a part of it is missing. There are several ways to perform tooth augmentation. These include composite restorations, ceramic or porcelain veneers, crowns, and onlays. Let’s take a look at these methods.

Does it hurt to build up a tooth?

If you are afraid of painful and uncomfortable sensations, you should know that restoration is an almost painless and quite comfortable process. As a rule, local anaesthesia is used during this procedure.

How are teeth built up?

There are various ways to restore the anatomical shape of the teeth, which differ in the materials used and the process. They vary in popularity with patients, but always selected individually and to your choice. A qualified dentist performs a thorough diagnosis of your teeth. It concerns the case of dental damage that  interferes with your life.

1. Composite extension (building up). Composite extension is the most popular method. It involves the use of composite materials that dentists apply in layers to achieve the desired shape. The materials, affected by light, acquire a solid shape.
2. Ceramic or porcelain veneers. Veneers are thin plates that are made by specialists according to individual parameters. Veneers are fixed to the front surface of the tooth and can be used to correct both the shape of the tooth and its size, as well as give the teeth a different shade.
3. Crowns. Crowns are used in case of severe tooth damage and, covering the tooth from different sides, restore its shape, size and functionality.
4. Tabs and overlays. These are the names of structures that are made in the laboratory and installed in the tooth to restore its function and shape. This method is especially effective in the presence of significant damage that cannot be repaired with a simple filling.

Caring for your augmented teeth

After augmentation procedure, dental care will require a lot of attention to hygiene. It is important to brush your teeth very thoroughly and regularly twice a day, using brushes that do not have hard bristles. Also, using whitening toothpaste as well as rinsing balms, containing fluoride and chlorhexidine, should be avoided.

Why is tooth extension necessary?

The main essence of dental augmentation is the restoration of a tooth, which can be related to both damage and aesthetic function. However, all the methods, discussed below, can also protect the tooth and make it more resistant to future damage, so you can get a long-term effect.

So, there are various reasons why people undergo this procedure, including:

• Restoring normal chewing function to the teeth.
• Protecting teeth from future problems.
• Improving the aesthetic component.

However, the treatment methods chosen may vary individually, so the best way to determine what exactly you need is to consult a medical prfessional.

How do you know which method is best for you?

The best and most reliable way is to have a correct diagnosis carried out by a specialist, considering your personal case. In this case, only a doctor can determine the needs and provide the patient with sufficient treatment methods. Self-medication in such cases is unacceptable and dangerous.

Why do patients choose veneers?

There are a few goals that patients can pursue when choosing veneers among various methods of tooth augmentation. Despite popularity and lots of advantages, choosing veneers requires consideration. Veneers are a rather expensive method of restoration, and once installed, they can be irreversible.

That is why it is important not only to consult a doctor in advance, but also to have an adequate and detailed diagnosis. This will help you clearly identify your needs, which is important for prescribing the right treatment and avoiding risks.

Among the main reasons why people choose veneers are the following:

• Veneers can be stronger than other materials. Veneers made of porcelain are much stronger than those made of composite materials. The advantage of such materials is their resistance to stains and external irritants, and, accordingly, the fact that they retain their aesthetic appearance for a long time.
• Veneers make the appearance of the teeth neater and aesthetically pleasing. A lot is known about the aesthetic appearance of veneers. They are stain-resistant and highly durable, so you don’t have to worry about the strength of the materials. In addition, they will give you the well-known Hollywood smile. Veneers are smoother and shinier than their analogues, and even the colour of the materials can be matched to the colour of your real teeth.
• Veneers interact less with the tooth. Composite restorations can require quite serious intervention in the natural tooth, while with veneers, you only need to remove a thin layer of enamel.
• Veneers are resistant to stains and external cosmetic damage.
• Veneers, unlike composite materials, do not change colour over time. They are also highly resistant and are almost not affected by cosmetic defects such as stains or darkening.
• Veneers ensure better protection to damaged teeth.
• If natural teeth are damaged or weak, veneers not only restore them, but can also provide additional protection. They reduce the risk of future damage to the teeth.

Conclusions

Considering all nuances of the procedure, materials and selection of a specific type of dental restoration due to individual needs of patients, we can recommend dental augmentation when your teeth need restoration, and especially if the damage is significant.

Our specialists can easily help you forget about the damage to your teeth by visiting a doctor in time to have your teeth diagnosed and prescribed for dental augmentation. There is no need to worry about either the restoration of the tooth or its aesthetic function: with the latest materials, your teeth will look like natural. In addition, in some cases, the materials are specially selected so that they resemble the characteristics and appearance of a natural tooth.