Wedge Defect

Wedge-shaped defect is one of the most common dental diseases. It is a wedge-shaped defect in the hard tissues of the tooth, which is localized on the vestibular side of the tooth at its neck. This defect can be caused by various factors, such as mechanical damage, caries, improper use of a toothbrush and others.

A wedge-shaped defect usually occurs slowly and is not accompanied by softening of the enamel or dentin. However, if left untreated, the defect can lead to serious consequences such as tooth decay and infection, as well as tooth loss.

To treat a wedge-shaped defect, you must consult a dentist. The doctor will examine the tooth and determine the extent of damage. He will then suggest the best treatment option, which may include resurfacing the tooth, placing a filling, or using other methods.

It is important to remember that a wedge-shaped defect can occur at any age, so it is necessary to regularly visit the dentist for preventive examinations and treatment of any dental diseases.

Wedge-shaped defect (lat. dens decus - emphatically beautiful straight tooth, ancient Greek λεπτός - small, bad) - a defect of hard tissues, has the appearance of a wedge located on its anterior lingual plane; usually has small dimensions. This form of defect is formed due to exposure to acids and other irritants. Over time, their composition is distributed throughout the dentin. Microelements become soluble, the tissue softens. As a result, the outer layer of enamel is destroyed and peels off. Sometimes elements of dental calcification begin to form small carious lesions. The degree of the defect directly depends on how often it is provoked: hot