Treatment for missing teeth
When teeth are lost due to tooth decay, progression of periodontal disease, or injury, dentures or bridges are the treatment of choice.
Some people think that it's okay to lose one tooth, but if you leave a missing tooth untreated, it can cause a variety of physical ailments.
- Poor bite alignment
- It is easy to develop temporomandibular joint disorder
- Other teeth become weak
- It puts strain on the digestive system
- Increased wrinkles and sagging of the cheeks due to weakening of facial muscles
Recommended for those with the following symptoms
About dentures
Denture treatment is divided into "full dentures" and "partial dentures", and one of them is applied depending on the condition of your teeth.
Complete dentures
Complete dentures are a treatment used when you have lost all of your own teeth. Complete dentures consist of artificial teeth and a base. If covered by health insurance, the base will be made of plastic, but if not, you can choose from metal or silicone, which are easy to wear.
Partial dentures
Partial dentures are used when one or more teeth are missing.
The feature of this method is that there is no need to grind down the remaining teeth, and they can be easily removed and cleaned to keep them clean. In addition, if any problems with the bite occur, they can be repaired.
However, depending on the position, the appliances can be noticeable, which can be a concern for appearance. In addition, the appliances put a strain on the teeth, so if you neglect cleaning and maintenance, it can lead to periodontal disease and shorten the lifespan of your remaining teeth, so you need to be careful.
About Bridges
A bridge is a treatment method that uses the teeth on either side of a missing tooth to connect and fix an artificial tooth. The adjacent teeth are ground down to form a base, and a bridge is placed over the missing tooth. It is mainly used when one or two teeth are missing.
Benefits of a Bridge
Because they are fixed, there is little discomfort and you can chew with a feeling close to that of your natural teeth. The treatment period is relatively short and the appearance is natural.
Disadvantages of a Bridge
It is necessary to significantly reduce the adjacent teeth that will serve as the foundation, and in some cases, the nerve of the tooth must be removed. In addition, the load that would normally be placed on the lost tooth is now concentrated on the foundation teeth, so if cleaning is neglected, the risk of caries and periodontal disease in the foundation teeth increases.
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