Seoul National University Entrance Dental Clinic: Same-Day Resin Filling Procedure and Care for an Incisal Edge Fracture

Hello,

I’m Director Park Jung-gi of Seoul Remember Dental Clinic at Seoul National University Entrance.

The front teeth are an area where fractures can easily occur due to trauma.

Perhaps they are even more likely to break from impact than the molars used for chewing food.

As a result, there are various treatment methods depending on how much the tooth has broken.

So, you need to understand the extent and identify any possible problems well in order to take the proper measures.

1. Front Tooth Fracture

Part of the tip of the tooth has broken off.

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This area is called the “incisal edge.”

You can think of it as the part we cut noodles with and bite through.

When the fractured area is limited to the enamel,

you can simply restore only the broken area with resin.

This is done by filling it with a material similar in color to the original tooth.

It usually causes little pain and can be completed on the same day.

It also takes about 30 minutes, and because the cost burden is lower than other prosthetic treatments, it has many advantages.

Depending on the area and extent, the average cost seems to be about 100,000 to 200,000 KRW per tooth. If there is decay in the treatment area or the area that needs filling becomes larger, the cost may change,

and the price varies by hospital depending on the patient’s condition,

so we recommend contacting a medical institution in advance to find out.

2. The Importance of Detailed Examination

At Seoul National University Entrance Dental Clinic, if the reason for treatment is a fracture, we explain that you should undergo a detailed examination.

If the fracture affects the nerve running inside the natural tooth and invades the pulp, root canal treatment may be necessary,

and if the fracture range is large and wide, extraction may also be required.

You may feel that there is no problem right now,

but we need to look closely into the deeper inner area

and check whether there is any possibility of an unfavorable prognosis.

3. Resin Procedure

Because of its characteristics, the incisal edge is difficult to give an ideal shape for retention.

Therefore, the bonding protocol must be followed thoroughly to prevent debonding.

At Seoul National University Entrance Dental Clinic, thorough moisture control is the most important part of this process.

If saliva remains on the area to be filled or the surface is not sufficiently dried, the resin may come off quickly.

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The material must also be filled so that its translucency and shade blend naturally with the natural tooth.

Detailed work is needed, taking into account the natural tooth’s contour, light reflection, and length so that it matches the adjacent teeth.

Lastly, the material should be carefully checked to make sure there are no areas where it catches against the teeth or jaw,

and if the margin is rough, it must be smoothed through polishing.

4. Care

At Seoul National University Entrance Dental Clinic, we inform patients that even if the resin restoration is done well, neglecting care can lead to other problems.

Over time, staining and discoloration can occur,

and secondary decay may develop around the area, so it must be managed through follow-up examinations.

Also, since the front teeth are used frequently and biting into hard foods can increase the risk of debonding,

it is best to be careful in daily life not to apply strong force or suffer a major impact.

This has been Director Park Jung-gi of Seoul Remember.

Treatment date: 2025.02.14