Developmental Deformities Treated by Cosmetic Dentistry
Developmental deformities in the facial and oral area cause a lot of inconveniences, like speech defects, chewing problems, and unsightly facial marks. Fortunately, modern dentistry techniques can correct these deformities, no matter how severe they are. Below are a few examples of congenital dental and oral disorders treated through cosmetic dentistry: Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate These are two of the most common birth defects in the world. The cleaving of the oral tissues around the lip and the palate greatly affects the facial, oral, auditory, and nasal processes of a person. Regular cosmetic surgery can repair the fissure in the face; however it cannot restore dental processes. Through cosmetic dentistry, the patient’s oral functions are improved. Anodontia This happens when primary or permanent teeth fail to erupt. It has two classifications—partial and complete. This condition is caused by ectodermal dysplasia, a genetic problem that causes abnormalities in the hair, skin, nails, sweat glands, and teeth. The typical cosmetic solutions to anodontia are dentures and dental implants. Enamel Hypoplasia This is an oral condition characterized by the unusually low amount of enamel. As a result, the outer covering of the teeth is easily deformed by dents, pits, and discoloration. In severe cases, the enamel is totally demineralized, which affects the tooth’s size. Many cosmetic dentistry Scottsdale AZ experts and other skilled dentists all over the globe perform bleaching procedures to cure the discoloration effect of the condition. For nicks and gouges, they install veneers on the damaged teeth. Dentinogenesis Imperfecta This is a developmental problem that involves extreme discoloration of the teeth. Those who suffer from this condition have brownish, bluish, or translucent dental structures. The bones are also weakened by this dentin disorder. Some cosmetic dentistry Scottsdale surgeons and their colleagues elsewhere install synthetic crowns and apply composite resin sealants to reinforce the teeth. In most cases, dentists wait until permanent teeth have erupted before executing these procedures. Cleidocranial Dysplasia This is a congenital disorder that affects the development of the bones, especially that of the teeth and the clavicles. Patients with this problem experience delayed eruption of permanent teeth. By the time they erupt, the teeth are already misaligned and deformed. Through modern cosmetic dentistry Scottsdale dentists and other specialists align and reshape the damaged dental structures.
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