Missing Tooth Replacement – The Options

There are several solutions to replace missing tooth.

1. Bridges
2. Removable Partial Dentures
3. Full Dentures.
4. Dental Implants

Bridges: Bridges are removable teeth that are clipped on to neighboring teeth. They are built to feel and look like natural teeth. But, they really don’t function like natural tooth. One more problem with bridges placement is that the neighboring natural tooth are cut down and crowned in order to support the bridges, which damages the good teeth.

Partial Dentures: If a person is missing several teeth then an option to fill the gap is using removable partial dentures. These provide the support needed and also fill in the spaces. Looks wise partial dentures are not the best as are attached to natural teeth using clasps and hooks. These clasps and hooks cause higher stress on the existing teeth and cause tooth decay. In that respect they are like bridges

Full Dentures: Full dentures are an option for people missing most teeth. Some people have no problems with dentures. But, many have had a life of pain and discomfort. They have had to face irritation of the gum, trouble in speaking and eating, ill-fitting dentures and so on. Many live in constant fear that their dentures might slip out causing embarrassment. Not a happy situation to be in.

Dental Implants: They have emerged as the best solution for replacing missing tooth in the last few decades. A titanium stud is first implanted in the jaw at the site of the missing tooth and a crown is later screwed on to the implant. The whole process can take up to 6 weeks to heal but the final result feels and looks like a real tooth. You can eat and chew normally once your implant is fully healed.

Dental implant is at present the best treatment option available to replace missing teeth. It is easy to understand the reason for this. There are many advantages that implants have to offer over traditional methods of tooth replacement, which make them a clear winner. The impact of tooth implants on the oral, physical and mental health of patients receiving them has proved beyond doubt that they are the best option for missing tooth replacement.