TREATMENT OF SHORT AND BROKEN TEETH
Short and Broken Teeth: Renew Your Smile
Short or broken teeth can disrupt the aesthetic harmony of a smile and negatively affect a person's self-confidence. At Prodenta Dental Clinic in Ataşehir, multiple treatment options for short and broken teeth are planned according to the individual situation of the patient.
Why do teeth appear short?
Teeth that are really small (microdonts)
Excessive coverage of the gum tissue by the teeth (gingival hyperplasia)
Teeth worn down due to bruxism or acid erosion.
The failure of a tooth to reach the opposing tooth despite an incomplete eruption process (passive eruption failure)
Treatment Options for Short Teeth
1. Bonding (Composite Extension)
It is preferred for minor shape irregularities or size deficiencies in a small number of teeth. It is completed in a single session and is an economical solution. Its lifespan is between 5-8 years.
2. Porcelain Veneers
It is particularly preferred when lengthening and shaping of numerous front teeth is required. It offers a lifespan of 15-20 years; it is superior in terms of color stability and naturalness.
3. Laser Gum Reshaping (Pink Aesthetics / Gingivectomy)
If the reason teeth appear short is that the gums cover them too much, the gum contours can be reshaped with a laser. Bleeding is minimal, and healing is rapid. Teeth appear longer even if they don't actually grow longer.
How to Repair a Broken Tooth?
Minor fractures:
It can be repaired in a single session using the bonding method.
Medium-sized fractures:
Porcelain veneers or porcelain inlays are preferred for restorations.
Large fractures / Extensive loss of bone structure:
Zirconium or porcelain crowns (veneers) are the most reliable option.
Why is aesthetic effect important?
The proportional length of the two front incisors is one of the most defining aesthetic factors of a smile. Short teeth make a person look older, while elongated, proportionate teeth add vitality and youthfulness to the face. Lengthening the front incisors, in particular, dramatically improves smile aesthetics.
Get a comprehensive aesthetic consultation at Prodenta Dental Clinic in Ataşehir for your short, broken, or worn teeth.