How Do I Fix Loose Dentures?

Tooth loosening means that the degree of tooth loosening exceeds the normal physiological range. Teeth have a certain degree of movement in a healthy state, mainly in the horizontal direction, and the vertical direction is very small, not exceeding 0.02mm, and it is not easy to detect. When tooth mobility is greater than this range due to certain disease factors or other factors, it is called tooth loosening.

Loose teeth

Tooth loosening means that the degree of tooth loosening exceeds the normal physiological range. Teeth have a certain degree of movement in a healthy state, mainly in the horizontal direction, and the vertical direction is very small, not more than 0.02mm, which is difficult to detect. When tooth mobility is greater than this range due to certain disease factors or other factors, it is called tooth loosening.

Chinese name

Loose teeth

Reason 1

Changes in the tissue around the root of the tooth

Symptom

Weak bite

Reason 2

The absorption of the root itself becomes shorter.

Loose teeth can be caused by a variety of causes. There are two main reasons, one is the change of the tissue around the root of the tooth, and the other is the shortening of the absorption of the root itself.

Depending on the degree of tooth loosening, it can be clinically divided into three divisions of degree to degree.

The first degree of tooth looseness is the movement of the cheek-lingual direction (internal and external directions) within 1mm, and no movement in other directions;

There are two cases of degree tooth looseness. One is the movement of the cheek-lingual direction (internal and external directions) between 1 and 2 mm. Direction of movement

There are also two cases of degree tooth looseness. One is the buccal and tongue direction (inner and outer direction) movement exceeding 2mm, and the second is the tooth with buccal and tongue direction (inner and outer direction), mesial (left and right) and vertical (up and down) ) Momentum in three directions. The degree of tooth loosening from degree to degree is getting heavier, and it has a greater and greater impact on the patient's life. In general, the possibility of tooth loss or extraction needs to be greater.

The cause of tooth loosening should be clarified before treatment, so as to carry out targeted treatment.

1. Tooth loosening caused by periodontitis should be treated as early as possible for professional periodontal treatment. The main method is to use special medical equipment for tooth cleaning and subgingival scraping to remove tartar and plaque around the teeth that cause inflammation, so as to reduce inflammation around the teeth and slow alveolar bone absorption. These treatments require Several times to complete. This method of treatment is not a one-time solution. In addition to carefully cleaning the teeth according to the advice of the dentist, it also needs to be reviewed regularly. If the disease does not resolve, the doctor may suggest related periodontal surgery according to the situation. The purpose is also to completely clear the inflammation around the teeth and promote healing. In some patients, multiple lower anterior teeth are loose. Depending on the situation, the doctor may glue these teeth together after basic periodontal treatment to increase the overall stability and time of tooth preservation.

If the degree of tooth loosening is extensive and the surrounding inflammation is extensive, reluctant retention may spread the inflammation to neighboring teeth, causing inflammation around the neighboring teeth and causing a series of lesions such as tooth loosening. Therefore, extraction of excessively loose teeth is also a treatment method.

2. Loose teeth due to occlusion problems should be diagnosed by an dentist. If it is accompanied by periodontitis, the periodontal treatment should be performed first, and the remaining occlusal problems should be adjusted. The way to adjust the occlusion is to adjust the part of the teeth that interferes with the occlusion. The doctor is most cautious when adjusting the adjustment, the amount of adjustment is very small, and it may take several adjustments.

3. Loose teeth caused by trauma must not be delayed, the sooner the better.

Mild tooth loosening can be fixed. Generally, the tooth can be stabilized in this position after 1 week. At this time, the fixed device or adhesive is removed. After that, the tooth can be restored to health.

For teeth with moderate or severe trauma, the affected teeth are usually fixed after related treatment. After fixing, the teeth usually show pulp symptoms after a period of time. Therefore, they should be reviewed regularly under the guidance of a doctor. The symptoms of the pulp are dealt with in time.

4. If the tooth is loose due to inflammation around the apex, the inflammation around the apex should be resolved first. After the root canal or other treatment is performed by the dentist, the loosening of the teeth will generally be relieved as the inflammation around the apex subsides. Periodontal abscesses will also increase the degree of tooth loosening. At this time, washing and applying medicine should be performed. The degree of tooth loosening after the abscess subsides will be further alleviated.

5. For periodontal surgery and mild increase in teeth caused by female hormone levels, generally no treatment is required, but oral hygiene should be maintained.

6. Loosening of the teeth during the replacement of the deciduous teeth is normal and does not require any treatment. However, if the permanent teeth have emerged and the deciduous teeth have not fallen off, it may cause the permanent teeth to be abnormal. At this time, the corresponding deciduous teeth should be removed early to promote Eruption of permanent teeth.

7. If the tooth is loose due to the absorption of the root of the tooth, you should see the doctor promptly. The doctor generally recommends taking X-rays to identify the cause and then treat it. If the root resorption is caused by the underlying mass, timely treatment should be sought.

Patients with loose teeth should go to the hospital as soon as possible, and it is extremely necessary to get treatment in time, otherwise it is very likely to cause premature loss of the affected teeth or even loss of the entire mouth. Teeth loosening is a chronic disease with a long course of treatment because of complex causes and various treatment methods. In the treatment of the whole body, attention should be paid to improving the body's resistance, increasing nutrition, and improving physical fitness.

In local treatment, it mainly controls inflammation and infection, learns to brush teeth correctly, and maintains oral hygiene; allows periodontal support tissues to regenerate and recover, and those who have loose teeth can use wire ligating or splint fixation, so that the loose teeth support each other and rely on them to achieve Stable and able to withstand certain forces.