Tooth Defect

Tooth defect is loss of hard tooth structure due to caries, trauma, wear, erosion, or fracture, presenting with sensitivity, esthetic concern, pain, or weakened tooth. Treatment: restore with composite/amalgam filling; veneers/crowns for large/esthetic defects; root canal therapy if pulp involved; post/core if needed; extraction if non-restorable; treat cause (caries/wear/erosion); preventive care; follow-up.

Common Symptoms

Sensitivity; esthetic concern; pain; weakened/fractured tooth; by caries/trauma/wear

Causes and Pathogenesis

Caries/trauma/wear/erosion causes loss of enamel/dentin structure.

Treatment

Restoration (filling/veneer/crown); root canal if pulp involved; extraction if non-restorable

Preventive Measures

Treat caries early; oral hygiene; mouth guard for trauma/grinding.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Restorative/Endodontics Dentistry department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.