About Broken Tooth
Key Highlights
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Immediate pain relief and restoration of dental function.Prevents infection and further damage to the tooth or surrounding bone.Restores aesthetics and confidence in your smile.Can often save the natural tooth, avoiding extraction.Modern techniques ensure durable, long-lasting results.
Who is this surgery for?
- Tooth fracture due to trauma, such as a fall, sports injury, or accident.
- Fracture from biting on hard foods or objects.
- Presence of a large, old filling weakening the tooth structure.
- Advanced tooth decay compromising structural integrity.
- Visible crack, chip, or break causing pain or sensitivity.
- Loosening of a tooth fragment.
How to prepare
- Initial dental consultation with clinical examination and X-rays (like a periapical or OPG).
- Discussion of medical history, allergies, and current medications.
- Pre-procedure instructions regarding fasting if sedation or general anesthesia is planned.
- Possible prescription of antibiotics if signs of infection are present.
- Arranging for someone to drive you home if sedation is used.
Risks & possible complications
- Post-operative pain, swelling, or bruising.
- Infection at the treatment site.
- Damage to adjacent teeth or soft tissues.
- Nerve injury leading to temporary or permanent numbness (paresthesia).
- Failure of the restoration (e.g., crown debonding) or need for further treatment.
- Sinus complications for fractures involving upper back teeth.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Bite gently on gauze for 30-60 minutes post-procedure to control bleeding.
- Apply ice packs to the cheek to reduce swelling for the first 24-48 hours.
- Take prescribed pain relievers and antibiotics as directed.
- Eat soft foods and avoid chewing on the treated side for several days.
- Maintain oral hygiene with gentle brushing and recommended mouthwash, avoiding the surgical site initially.
- Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor healing and restoration integrity.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 3-7 days for initial healing; 2-3 weeks for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering broken tooth in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with dental surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform broken tooth. MediFyr helps you compare dental surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for broken tooth compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 1.5 Thousand – 50 Thousand | 0 days (outpatient procedure) | ~ 3-7 days for initial healing; 2-3 weeks for full recovery | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 5.25 Thousand – 175 Thousand | 0 days (outpatient procedure) | ~ 3-7 days for initial healing; 2-3 weeks for full recovery | Know More |
Karan Saxena, a 42-year-old software engineer...
Karan Saxena, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, had always been diligent about his dental health. The trouble began when he bit down on a hidden olive pit in a pizza during a team lunch. A sharp crack and immediate, intense pain in his lower left molar signaled disaster. For a week, he managed with over-the-counter painkillers, but the tooth became sensitive to temperature and pressure, making eating difficult. His dentist, Dr. Sharma, explained that the fracture extended below the gum line, making a simple filling impossible. The recommendation was a dental crown, which required preparing the tooth and placing a temporary crown before the permanent one was fitted. During the procedure, Karan was anxious but numbed effectively. The sound of the drill was the worst part. A week later, his permanent ceramic crown was cemented. Recovery was smooth, with minor sensitivity fading within days. Emotionally, Karan felt foolish for the accident and stressed about the cost and time. Afterward, with full function restored and a natural-looking tooth, he felt relieved and vowed to be more cautious, grateful for a modern solution that saved his tooth.
Dental surgeons for Broken Tooth
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