Today loss is quite a universal occurrence. It might be due to unattended cavities or injury caused by trauma. Whatever be the cause, modern cosmetic dentistry offers a plethora of replacement options for missing tooth/teeth.
Missing tooth replacement options include
Dentures
Dentures may be full or partial depending upon the number of teeth to be replaced. This is least patient acceptable mode of teeth replacement as dentures are revocable and are not very comfortable to chew on. Its takes time to adjust and to learn chewing with then if the patient is using them for the first time. Dentures cause bone resorption of the supporting bone and so become loose over a period of time. However for patients with limited budget and those who do not want to go in for fixed replacement techniques, dentures are the best solution. A number of options are available in dentures today such a Flexible dentures, Metal dentures and of course the traditional plastic dentures.
Dental Bridges
This is a fixed tooth replacement option used in cases where the teeth adjacent to the missing teeth are healthy and strong. It involves reducing the adjacent teeth and using them as pillars to support the missing teeth. This was the preferred and the only available method for fixed teeth replacement before the advent of dental implants. However, most people object to grinding their healthy teeth, so this technique is slowly getting less popular. The materials used for fabrication of dental bridges have undergone drastic changes with metal free crowns dominating the usage. Not only are these are more aesthetic, they are also highly durable.
Dental Implants
Dental Implants are slowly gaining momentum and are the preferred way for teeth replacement. Dental Implants can be used for replacing single tooth, few to all teeth in the mouth using fixed bridges. They can also be used to retain dentures in the mouth. With such wide restorative options and no need to utilize healthy teeth for any support, justifies its popularity. Advances in dental implant technology like Teeth-in-an-hour, Use of surgical guides for precise implant placement and Cad Cam dentistry has significantly enhanced the success rate and predictability of the procedure.
To know more about the teeth replacement options and the best suited to your clinical condition, contact Dr Garg’s Multispeciality Dental Centre in New Delhi or log on to https://dental-clinic-delhi.com.
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