A small-looking chip can have different significance depending on its depth and the condition of the tooth. After injury, mobility, the bite and surrounding tissues also need assessment. A chip without an impact may involve decay, an old filling or a crack.
Prepare for examination
Explain when and how the chip occurred. Bring a retained fragment if you have it; the dentist determines whether it can be used. Do not attach it with household glue or smooth the tooth yourself. Avoid loading the damaged tooth with hard food. Pain, mobility after injury or altered closure should prompt a quick assessment. A photograph helps explain the request but cannot show every consequence.
Compare the appropriate restoration options
Composite may be suitable for a smaller defect. Greater tissue loss may require an onlay or crown with a different extent of coverage. The location, remaining structure, pulp and bite all matter. If a crack is present, its extent needs evaluation; covering the visible edge does not resolve every problem. Appearance of a front tooth should be planned alongside function, not only its desired shade.
Plan completion and protection
Ask whether temporary repair, further imaging or root canal treatment is needed. Separate preparation from the final restoration in the estimate. Laboratory work can involve stages and fittings whose timing cannot be determined from a photograph alone. Filigranno's administrator arranges the relevant consultation in Lutsk. Discuss care and excessive loading afterwards. If visiting Ukraine, compare complete restoration plans and allow for necessary reviews.
Frequently asked questions
Does every chip need a crown?
No. The method depends on the damage and remaining tooth.
Can the fragment be reused?
Sometimes, after assessment of suitability.
Will a photograph reveal every crack?
No. Clinical evaluation is needed.
Arrange a visit in Lutsk
At Filigranno in Lutsk, the administrator clarifies your request and arranges an appointment with an appropriate specialist. The dentist determines your treatment plan after assessment. Use the existing appointment form or call +380 50 577 48 48. The centre is at 48 Yaroslava Mudroho Street. Your appointment time is confirmed by the administrator.