Severe Upper Tooth Decay With Multiple Cavities

Case Overview

This case shows advanced dental decay affecting multiple upper teeth. Several teeth present with large cavities, enamel breakdown, discoloration, and structural loss. The condition appears long-standing and untreated.

The lower teeth show mild plaque accumulation with possible early decay. The primary concern is severe destruction of the upper teeth with a high risk of infection.

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Upper Teeth

• Multiple visible cavitations

Dental Case Analysis: Front Teeth Decay with Active Pain Complaint

Client Concern

Client said:
“Hi, my teeth hurt. Any observations from these please?”

Case Overview

The image shows the upper and lower front teeth with visible brown enamel defects and decay on the upper incisors. There is also visible misalignment and plaque accumulation.

Pain reported by the client is consistent with the visual findings.

Dental Case Analysis: Lower Teeth with Metallic Fillings and Plaque Accumulation

Case Overview

The image shows the lower dental arch with visible metallic (amalgam) restorations on posterior molars. There are signs of plaque accumulation and dark staining within the grooves of treated teeth.

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Observed Findings

• Multiple amalgam (silver) fillings on lower molars

• Dark discoloration around restoration margins

Dental Case Analysis: Back Molar with Deep Grooves and Early Decay Risk

Case Overview

The image shows a posterior molar tooth with deep occlusal grooves (fissures). While the enamel surface appears mostly intact, the depth of the grooves creates a high risk area for early tooth decay due to plaque and food retention.

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Observed Findings

• Back molar with pronounced pits and fissures

Dental Case Analysis: Broken Back Tooth with Deep Cavity

Case Overview

The image shows a posterior tooth located near the tongue side with visible enamel breakdown and a deep cavity. The tooth structure appears weakened, suggesting advanced decay and possible fracture.

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Observed Findings

• Back tooth with broken enamel edge

• Deep cavity extending into dentin