These are non-carious cervical lesions. These are induced by biomechanical forces that fail to deposit enamel and dentin at the proper sites, thus resulting in injuries at the cervical lesions. These are treated by using glass ionomer cement, resin-modified glass ionomers, and composite resins. Esthetics are also needed to be maintained in such cases.
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Does tooth discoloration indicate that the tooth is dead?
Query: Hello doctor, I am seeing by my top gumline 6 of my teeth have mild abfractions and are changing color from the gumline down. I do not know what to do and I am freaking out. Are my teeth all dead? My last visits to the dentist's office is in November of last year and I noticed some color change in ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and seen the attached image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The image is not clear to determine any specific concerns of yours as color was not visible properly. But as an expert, your teeth looked fine. You need scalin... Read Full »
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