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Diagnoses

Poorly contoured dental restorations

Common related diagnoses

It is possible that this diagnosis is part of a larger problem. Treating this condition may not treat the underlying cause. This condition may also lead to other problems. Here are some possible related diagnoses to investigate and talk to your dentist about.

Poorly contoured restorations which are not manageable by the patient, and have gone untreated can lead to more extensive problems that must also be treated. For example, if a patient is unable to clean around an overhanging filling, they may develop localized gingivitis or periodontitis. Food traps can also lead to development of new decay (recurrent caries) around existing restorations.

More information on dental diagnoses

Gingivitis
Dental diagnosis image: Gingivitis, early gum disease
Gingivitis is a reversible inflammation of the gingiva (commonly called "gums"), with no breakdown of the attachment fibers connecting them to the teeth and underlying bone...
Periodontitis
Dental diagnosis image: Periodontal disease, systemic health
Untreated gingivitis can progress to the point where the gingival attachment fibers to tooth and bone are lost; and beyond that to the point where bone destruction results. This bacterial illness is called periodontal disease, and is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults...
Recurrent caries
Dental diagnosis image: Recurrent caries
Recurrent caries is tooth decay that occurs under an existing filling or other dental restoration. It may be caused by...