Chipped Teeth Case: Molar Chipped Above Gumline

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The molar tooth chips (see arrow in Figure 1) were able to be restored with a large bonded filling—at least for awhile. Bonding can sometimes delay the need for a crown or onlay while the patient prepares for their expense. This tooth is a rather extreme example, made possible by its lack of symptoms and the large amount of intact enamel around its circumference.

In Figure 2, the X-ray image shows the tooth seven years after the filling was done. There is no sign of breakdown or decay, and the tooth had remained vital.
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