OPTIONS FOR REPLACEMENT OF MISSING TOOTH

 There is nothing more concerning than suddenly losing a tooth, but fortunately, there are effective replacement options available to patients who are missing teeth. Whether you only need to replace a single tooth, a small section or an entire row of missing teeth, there are multiple options for you to consider.

     Everyone deserves a complete smile, and no one should have to live with missing teeth.By understanding your options and giving consideration to each one, you can determine the best method to restore the look, feel and function of your smile. The following are four common ways to replace missing teeth.

Dental implants

                             Dental implants are quickly becoming one of the most popular teeth replacement methods, and they provide patients with artificial teeth that feel just like the real thing. Dental implants consist of three parts: the implant, the abutment and the artificial tooth. The implant is the surgical post placed into the jawbone and serves as the root of the artificial tooth. The abutment is then placed on the implant, connecting the artificial tooth and the implant together. The only drawback to dental implants is that it does require a surgical procedure to place the implant, but it leaves patients with a long-lasting, often permanent solution to missing teeth.

Fixed bridges

                                       A fixed bridge is an artificial tooth or multiple artificial teeth used to replace a gap of missing teeth. Perhaps most commonly, fixed bridges are attached to natural teeth adjacent to the missing teeth, but they can also be attached to dental implants as well. It is important for the patient to have healthy teeth that are not loose or at risk of falling out before a fixed bridge can be placed. Otherwise, fixed bridges require dental implants to replace the missing section.

Dentures

                                    Dentures are a convenient, non-invasive way to replace missing teeth. Unlike dental implants, which attach to implants fused in the jawbone, dentures do not require surgery, and the artificial teeth rest upon and are supported by the gums. Dentures are often a good option for people who need most of their teeth replaced and are unwilling or unable to go through surgery for dental implants. While they are often used to replace all or many teeth, partial dentures are available for individuals who only need to replace a single missing tooth or a small section of missing teeth.   

   Types of denture:

      1.Full denture

              Full dentures, or complete dentures, consist of both upper and lower sets and are removable devices that can be used to replace missing teeth.

•      2.Removable Partial dentures.(RPD)
•                       If you have multiple missing teeth but still have several healthy strong teeth remaining in your mouth, a removable partial denture (RPD) may be a good option for you. Similar to complete dentures, RPDs are an appliance that can be removed from the mouth. The main difference between a complete denture and a removable partial denture is that the RPD attaches to remaining teeth to help keep the denture in place. There are two main types of RPDs, the treatment RPD and the metal base RPD.
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•      3.Temporary dentures. 
•      4.Flexible dentures.
•                                 When considering a removable partial, many people find the Flexible Partial to be the most comfortable option, and the final restoration can be made very quickly
  While the cost may be higher than a partial made with visible metal clasps, the results of the flexible partial are beautiful, with high levels of satisfaction.
   
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