Medigy: Dental Pins

Dental pins are small, thin, cylindrical-shaped metal devices that are used in dentistry to hold dental restorations (such as fillings, crowns, and bridges) in place. They are typically made of stainless steel or titanium and can be pre-fabricated or custom-made for a specific tooth.

Dental pins are most commonly used in endodontically treated teeth (teeth that have had root canal therapy), where the tooth structure is often weakened and not strong enough to support a filling or crown on its own. The pins are placed into the tooth, and then the filling or crown is placed over the pins, providing additional support and retention.

Dental pins can also be used in other situations, such as to hold together a fractured tooth, to provide additional retention for a filling or inlay, or to help stabilize a loose dental prosthesis.

The placement of dental pins is a simple procedure that can be done by a dentist or an oral surgeon, it is usually done under local anesthesia. The pins are usually left in place permanently, but they are not visible and do not affect the appearance of the tooth.