Can composite fillings help receding gums?
The problem of gum recession is a common dental disease that negatively affects people in terms of both aesthetics, dental health and comfort. No one wants to see the roots of the teeth or think twice when consuming food. There are many treatment methods for gum disease.
Can composite fillings be used in gum treatments? Are these fillings really suitable for this treatment? In this blog post, we will talk about these issues and treatment methods of gum problems.
Can composite fillings be applied for gum recession?
No, composite fillings are not suitable for the treatment of gum recession. Dental fillings are also not suitable for gum recession. Composite bonding is suitable for gum recession treatment. In fact, composite resin is used in composite bonding and composite filling treatments. Although the material used is the same, the treatment methods and intended use are completely different.
Composite fillings are filled with this filling after the decayed parts of the decayed teeth are cleaned. In this way, microbes are prevented from decaying the teeth and the function of the tooth continues to be preserved. As it can be understood, the intended use of composite fillings is much different.
What are composite bondings?
Composite bonding is used to cover decayed areas on the teeth or to cover small dental defects on the front of the teeth. In the composite bonding process, the resin is applied in a very thin layer to the area where there are dental defects and thus the teeth become more flawless. the dentist chooses the colour of the resin close to the natural colour of the teeth. Thus, only you know that you have composite bonding.
Composite bonding can cover minor damage to the teeth. You can consider veneer treatments for problems such as tooth alignment problems, stains or tooth fractures. Composite bondings can be used for 8-10 years. After a certain period of time, there is likely to be a change in colour due to its spongy structure. However, this does not pose a problem, if the treatment does not go to your temper or if your composite bondings wear out, you can easily replace them. Because there is no damage to your natural teeth during the process.
What is gum receding?
Gum Receding (Gingival recession) is the loss of the old form of the gums as a result of an infection in the gums and as a result, the upper parts of the teeth are exposed. As a result of gum receding, the teeth appear longer as the thinner tooth roots are exposed. It does not create an aesthetically pleasing appearance and causes tooth sensitivity.
What are the causes of gum recession?
Incomplete oral care
Insufficient density of the jaw bone due to prolonged tooth loss
Gingivitis
Untreated bruxism
How to use composite bondings for receding gums?
Composite bondings are applied to the long and thin parts of teeth with receding gums. Then the composite bonding is dried with laser light to dry quickly and keep its shape smooth. Dentists provide a natural tooth appearance by choosing these resins according to the tooth colour. At the end of the treatment, the patient has a more aesthetic smile and the sensitivity problem ends.
Good news for patients who are afraid of dentists and needles! During the composite bonding procedure, the patient does not experience any pain. Because there is no need to apply an anaesthetic procedure. It is possible to receive this treatment in a single session at Dentalis Turkey.
Is the procedure permanent?
Composite bonding procedure is not permanent. However, you can easily use your fillings for 8-10 years.
During composite bonding, this resin is applied to your tooth without resin. Therefore, when your composite bonding is damaged or discoloured, you can easily renew your resins.
The structure of composite bonding is not hard. Therefore, if you eat colourful foods and drinks, the colour of your resins may change.
If you want to preserve your composite bondings and their colour for many years, protect your teeth from trauma and pay due attention to your dental health.
Does composite bonding treat gum recession?
Composite bonding is insufficient to treat gum recession. Rather than treatment, it undertakes tasks such as protecting exposed tooth roots, providing a better smile and ending tooth sensitivity.
There are some treatment methods that end gum recession. You can be treated using these methods. If you have a gum recession problem or if you have a suspicion about it, be sure to be treated by a dentist in Turkey. The consequences of gum recession can lead to tooth loss, please do not neglect.
Other Treatment methods of gum recession
- Scaling and root planing or Deep cleaning: With this method, the exposed tooth roots are cleaned and made completely smooth. In this way, microbes that cause infection cannot adhere to the tooth surface. Gum recession stops.
- Antibiotic: With antibiotic treatment or mouthwash, the activity of microorganisms in the gums is reduced and the disease is controlled.
- Gum graft| Soft tissue graft: In this method, periodontists repair the tissue here by adding tissue pieces taken from the palate to the areas with gum recession.
- Regenerative Procedures: Periodontists aim to treat gum disease by treating the deterioration and resorption of the patient's tooth root by applying methods such as bone grafting.
Gum diseases can occur due to many reasons such as genetic reasons, teeth grinding, inadequate cleaning. This is an important and complex disease. Although tooth and gum diseases are often ignored by individuals, things can become more complicated when they progress. It can progress to tooth loss, which is the worst outcome.
The most important thing is to take precautions, treatment can sometimes be more difficult and complicated. Therefore, patients should be regularly examined by a dentist every 6 months and aim to protect their dental health.
Composite bondings for receding gums cost
Composite bonding prices vary according to countries.
Composite bonding in Istanbul, Turkey varies between 150-200€ per tooth. At the same time, you can witness the beauty of Istanbul and the Bosphorus, which has a rich cultural heritage.
In the UK, you will have to pay more due to the high cost of living and operating costs (€250-350).
In America, composite bonding prices vary between $ 300-600.
Composite bondings for receding gums before and after
Teeth whose roots are visible before composite bonding disturb patients aesthetically. Moreover, they feel intense sensitivity due to sweet, sour, hot and cold foods during feeding.
Patients who receive composite bonding treatment for gum recession are happy to get rid of sensitivity problems and smile freely.
This article is for information purposes. Please contact us for more detailed information and composite bonding treatment. Please visit our website to get to know Dentalis Turkey better.
We wish you a healthy day.
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