It is generally not recommended to directly grind the incisors too long, mainly because the incisors’ cut end plays the role of biting and cutting food, and after grinding the incisors short, there is a possibility of exposing the dentin and causing soreness.
Incisors in the oral cavity mainly play a role in biting and cutting off food, in which the cut end of the tooth part of the cut-off function is particularly important, so it is generally not recommended to directly shorten the incisors.
In addition, if the incisors are ground down directly, the enamel layer of the teeth will be worn away and the dentin will be exposed, so the teeth may become sore and sensitive, and even the pulp may be exposed and become infected with diseases such as pulpitis, so it is necessary to be careful about grinding the incisors.
Clinically, long incisors may be caused by congenital factors, malocclusion, periodontitis, dental trauma, etc., and need to be treated according to the cause in order to improve effectively.
If the incisor is too long due to malocclusion, orthodontic treatment can be considered to depress the incisor; in case of periodontitis, periodontal scaling and periodontal surgery are needed to control periodontitis in time; if the incisor has to be ground down, it is necessary to analyze the amount of grinding to see whether it is necessary to carry out root canal treatment, and then make a porcelain crown to improve the incisor’s overgrown shape.