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Anterior
resin
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Clinical
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Young
patient, boy - from a poor background, showed a very bad
dental condition. We guided this patient as to oral hygiene
(teeth) and diet control, since he was working in the
confectionary trade. Restorations in composite resin were the
treatment chosen. |
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Young
patient, boy – Partly broke two front teeth after slipping
at the swimming pool. Taking into account the patient's age,
the treatment indicated was the shortest and the most
conservative: restorations in composite resin. |
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Resin +
gingival surgery + restoration in the neck region |
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Clinical
cases : (Click on the miniatures to enlarge
them) |
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Middle-aged
female patient - Was complaining of a painful neck region.
After noticing a decay, we carried out a trans-chirurgical
restoration (a surgery to expose the decay, with a
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Generalities
about resins
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Treatment
duration
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1
to 2 consultations, in general. On the first one, a period
of one to two hours is spent per tooth. Should another
consultation be needed, then the necessary adjustments are
made, followed by the final polishing and the finishing,
resulting in a smoother and more durable restoration.
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Post-treatment
precautions
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To keep restorations in a perfect state, the patient must take
prophylactic measures (cleaning) two to three times a year.
On the occasion of these consultations, stains left by food
and accumulated on microscopic spots of the resin
surface are removed. Resin surface is not as resistant as
that of enamel and must be protected through an intelligent
diet. It is for instance advisable, whenever possible, to
avoid eating colored candies, drinking coffee abundantly or
smoking. If it's not possible, patients should brush their teeth as often as
possible.
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Treatment
Results
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Increased
self-esteem.
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Durability assessment
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Restorations
last in average 3 to 8 years. They may need to be repaired
or replaced more frequently if the patient skips the
biannual control consultations.
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Going
rate when rehabilitation is carried out by qualified
dentists
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Values
vary from U$ 75 to U$ 550 per tooth.
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Advantages
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-Painless.
-Immediate Results.
-Little or no reduction of teeth (very conservative treatment).
-Cheaper than to have porcelain crowns made.
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Drawbacks
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May split or stain.
- If a treatment with an orthodontic brace is needed,
restorations should only be carried out after orthodontics
is done.
- Limited durability.
- if the treatment is realized by a unqualified
professional, it may be responsible for a canal treatment in
the future.
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