Our teeth are designed to work together to help us chew, speak, smile. When teeth are missing, it is difficult to do these things.
Teeth loss could result from caries, periodontal disease, trauma, infection, or failed endodontic treatments and can present severe complications on the remaining dentition. So, missing teeth has to be replaced immediately.
Replacement options:
1) Implants.
2) Fixed bridges.
3) Removable dentures.
Dental implants:
A dental implant is one of the best way to deal with a missing teeth. Dental Implants are artificial tooth root placed in the jaw bone to replace missing tooth/teeth, over which a crown is fixed.
Implants fuse to jaw bone by a process called osseointegration and provide stable support to artificial teeth.
Good oral hygiene and regular dental visits are important to the long-term success of dental implants.
Fixed bridges:
Fixed bridge is a restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth by taking the support of adjacent natural teeth.
Removable denture:
A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues.
2 types : Complete denture and partial denture.
Complete removable denture is to replace all missing teeth.
Partial removable denture is to replace single or multiple missing teeth.
Speak with your dentist about which replacement option is suitable in your condition.