What is wedge-shaped defect

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Wedge shaped defect belongs to a disease of teeth. Although people are unfamiliar with the name of the disease, we can often see some patients with wedge-shaped defect in society. So in order to popularize some knowledge about wedge-shaped defect, we will explain what is wedge-shaped defect to help people understand the disease better.

What is wedge-shaped defect

First, wedge-shaped defect is a defect caused by the slow consumption of hard tissue in the lip, buccal and neck of the tooth, which is often wedge-shaped and hence named. The prevalence and severity of wedge-shaped defects increased with age. So people should pay attention to this disease.

Second, the typical wedge-shaped defect is formed by two intersecting planes, some of which are composed of three planes, and a few of which are oval in shape. The edge of the defect is neat, and the surface is hard and smooth. Generally, it is the natural color of tooth tissue, sometimes with varying degrees of coloring.

Third: according to the degree of defect, it can be divided into three types: shallow shape, deep shape and penetrating pulp shape. Shallow shape and deep shape can be asymptomatic, and dentin hypersensitivity can also occur. The depth is not necessarily proportional to the symptoms. The key is individual difference. Penetrating pulp shape has pulp disease, periapical disease symptoms, and even transverse fracture of teeth.

matters needing attention

Wedge shaped defect will affect people's pursuit of beauty, so many people with wedge-shaped defect will try their best to treat and alleviate the disease. But this kind of disease is generally very difficult to cure, cure up also need a long cycle. So patients should be patient with the doctor for treatment.