Black line in teeth. Is it caries?

Medical Case Details:

The patient is having a black line on her teeth. She has no other complaints apart from this. Is it caries?

Discussions

Dr. Deepti Jakhmola
Dentist

Dr Sheetal post few more details . whether the patient is having problem in front or back tooth,any history of trauma, generalised status of teeth,....if available send a pic of tooth

21.Sep, 10:34pm

Dr. Sheetal Nanji Dama
Homeopathic Physician

No pain and all
just black color make her worried

21.Sep, 10:36pm

Dr. Sheetal Nanji Dama
Homeopathic Physician

Back teeth

21.Sep, 10:36pm

Dr. Sheetal Nanji Dama
Homeopathic Physician

Pic

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21.Sep, 10:37pm

Dr. Deepti Jakhmola
Dentist

This image represents dental caries.

21.Sep, 10:43pm

Dr. Sheetal Nanji Dama
Homeopathic Physician

Sever or starting?
what to do prevent it?

21.Sep, 10:46pm

Dr. Deepti Jakhmola
Dentist

In this case the back wall(distal surface) also seems to be involved (class 2 caries)

21.Sep, 10:46pm

Dr. Sheetal Nanji Dama
Homeopathic Physician

Further treatment?

21.Sep, 10:48pm

Dr. Deepti Jakhmola
Dentist

Depth of this caries can be detected by an intra oral periapical radiograph

21.Sep, 10:48pm

Dr. Sheetal Nanji Dama
Homeopathic Physician

Ok

21.Sep, 10:48pm

Dr. Deepti Jakhmola
Dentist

Composite restoration (filling) is advised

21.Sep, 10:49pm

Dr. Sheetal Nanji Dama
Homeopathic Physician

OK mam

21.Sep, 10:50pm

Dr. Deepti Jakhmola
Dentist

As the patient is not complaining about any other symptom, ask not to ignore this. Negligence may lead to deep caries that may be painful and the back wall of tooth may also fracture

21.Sep, 10:51pm

Dr. Potnuru Srinivaasa Sudhakar
Homeopathic Physician

Hello, Dr. Sheetal R Bhanushali
If it is dental caries our KRESOTUM Q gurgle will help to removal of caries.

24.Sep, 01:11pm

Dr. Sheetal Nanji Dama
Homeopathic Physician

OK sir=M

24.Sep, 01:15pm

Dr. Deepti Jakhmola
Dentist

Sir KRESOTUM Q may be effective for prevention of caries and initial caries but in deep caries restoration is advisable

24.Sep, 02:36pm

Dr. Potnuru Srinivaasa Sudhakar
Homeopathic Physician

Yes, for deep caries, there is need of drilling and removal of caries is needed. Now this case is an initial stage, so only gurgling of Kreosotum Q is enough.
Hecla lava 3x powder also helpful to remove caries teeth.

24.Sep, 04:59pm

Dr. Divya Banu M
Dentist

This is initial caries along with stains and there are calculus deposits too (seems severe in anterior teeth- lingual side). Scaling and filling will be required. For the molar (36), based on the depth of the cavity, you can choose the restorative material. Advise patient to maintain oral hygiene.

27.Sep, 10:42am

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