Teeth fractures as a result of injury, teeth grinding or as a result of having a dental filling is a common phenomenon. When a tooth fracture occurs below the gum line, it can result in uncomfortable pain and increases tooth sensitivity that will require dental care.Treating a tooth broken below gum line involves extracting the damaged tooth and replacing it with artificial teeth usually crowns by the help of dental implants visit www.emergencydentistbrisbanedr.com.au/emergency-wisdom-tooth-removal/ to read more. The process usually involves a series of procedures which include;
Dental examination 
A dentist will examine the paints tooth both physically and by taking imaging tests in order to develop a treatment plan.
Extraction of the damaged tooth
This is done surgically by use of anaesthesia where the damaged tooth is removed.
Dental implant placement
After tooth extraction the jaw bone is prepared for placement of the dental implant and this can be done either in the same day of tooth extraction if the bone is strong enough to hold the implant or can be done after an average of four months following extraction where bone material is grafted onto the jawbone to make it strong enough for holding an implant.
The placement of dental implants involves making of incisions on the gum under anaesthesia which will expose the jaw bone. Holes are then made on the jaw bone where an implant is placed and the bone is allowed to grow into the implant which can take a few months for complete bone growth.
Placing an abutment
After complete bone growth, a surgical procedure involving gum reopening is done with local anaesthesia which will expose the dental implant attaching an abutment on which the artificial tooth will be placed. This is allowed to heal for a maximum of fourteen days after which the artificial tooth is placed.
Tooth replacement
This involves attaching tooth crowns onto the abutment. There are different types of tooth crowns that are used depending on the material they are made of which can be steel crowns, metal crowns, ceramic crowns and porcelain crowns. The choice on which one to use will depend on patient preference.
The replaced artificial tooth can then act as the new tooth.
Risks associated with the procedure include some bleeding and pain in the implant area.
Caring for dental implants and crowns after the procedure is necessary to avoid infection by;
- By brushing and flossing regularly.
- Having a dental exam on the implant after six months.
- Avoiding foods such as sweets and hard foods that can damage the implant.