24/06/2025
Luckily for this patient, the chip to the corner of the 403 incisor narrowly missed the vital structures of the tooth!
Cases like this one, which may appear to be ‘harmless chips,’ can actually lead to more serious issues if the damage extends into the pulp—where the sensitive tissues, such as blood vessels and nerves, are located. If the pulp is compromised, it can lead to pulp death and eventual infection, potentially resulting in the need to extract the tooth.
However, in some situations, we may be able to perform endodontic treatment to help prevent further disease and try to save the tooth.
Fortunately for this patient, we were able to carefully examine the affected tooth and determine that the damage does not extend into the pulp canal. We will however continue to monitor the tooth closely for any changes in the future.
