Can a Slight Chip on the Front Tooth Tip Be Restored in One Visit with Same-Day Resin at a Boramae Dental Clinic Without a Cost Burden?

Hello,

I’m Dr. Park Jeong-gi, the director of Seoul Remember at Boramae Dental Clinic.

Sometimes, in everyday life, the tip of a front tooth can chip unexpectedly.

It can happen from biting into something hard while eating, biting chopsticks or a fork, or a strong collision between the upper and lower teeth.

Because it can occur from various impacts, many patients come in feeling flustered.

Of course, it depends on how much of the tooth has fractured, but if the incisal edge of a front tooth has chipped, Boramae Dental Clinic can quickly and naturally restore it with same-day resin treatment depending on the condition.

Treatment date: 2026.03.06

Today, I’ll explain several medical points while looking at a related case.

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A portion of the front tooth tip has chipped, which is aesthetically noticeable, and because the edge is uneven, you may feel a rough surface when your tongue touches it, causing discomfort.

Fortunately, the chipped area does not appear to be large, and there is no nerve exposure or pain,

so at Boramae Dental Clinic, when only a small part of the enamel has chipped like this, we explain that it is possible to restore it right away on the same day with resin.

Why is it possible to do it the same day?

First of all, the fracture was limited to a small area of enamel, which was the biggest factor.

Second, the front teeth are the anterior teeth, which are not subjected to heavy chewing force, which was an advantage.

Front teeth are relatively easy to access, so the dentist can restore them precisely on the spot,

and because of the material’s properties, it can be immediately hardened through light curing, which is a major advantage, making treatment possible as soon as you visit.

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That is why, at Boramae Dental Clinic, we can finish the treatment in just one visit.

At this time, we layer the material in multiple stages, considering the tooth color and translucency, to create a natural result.

In particular, the incisal edge is a region where light transmission is important, so careful shape adjustment is essential, and because the length must also be matched delicately,

you may want to consider the clinician’s hand skills and how much they value aesthetics as well.

Treatment time and process

It usually takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour, and is completed in a single visit.

At Boramae Dental Clinic, after smoothing the rough surface and the chipped area, we go through the bonding process, layer the resin, and finish by shaping it.

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At this stage, we carefully check whether the restored material affects the original bite relationship, whether it disrupts the alignment of the teeth, or whether it reduces aesthetics,

so that we can also reduce the possibility of refraction.

After all treatment is complete, when you look at the finished result, you can see that the shape and color have been matched so naturally that there is almost no distinction from the natural tooth, with no visible trace of the chip.

Habits to be careful about

Although resin is fairly strong, biting hard foods with the front teeth or tearing tough foods with them can still increase the risk of chipping again.

That is why, at Boramae Dental Clinic, we provide guidance on these precautions after treatment, and we strongly advise improving daily habits and eating habits as well.

Why early visits matter

Even a small chip can lead to further fracture if left untreated.

In other words, if treated early, it can be finished with simple resin, but if delayed, a crown or even root canal treatment may be necessary.

In particular, fractures can happen suddenly to anyone, and if responded to quickly, there are many cases where they can be solved simply.

So if you have a chipped tooth, please get it examined before it causes a bigger problem.

Thank you for reading. I was Dr. Park Jeong-gi, director of Seoul Remember at Boramae Dental Clinic.