Which restorations are better for missing teeth ?

Missing teeth are not only aesthetically pleasing, but can also lead to a range of oral problems. Many people mistakenly think that "it doesn't matter if only 1 tooth is missing, there are so many more to use anyway". In fact, the harm of missing teeth is quietly happening. There is a saying that "missing a tooth = harming the entire mouth". Indeed, a long tooth loss, even one, can adversely affect the entire oral and maxillofacial system. So what are the dangers of missing teeth?

1. Trigger tooth decay

If the missing teeth are not repaired in time, there will be gaps between the teeth after the adjacent teeth are moved, and it is easy for food to become implicated in the gaps between the teeth, and dental diseases such as caries may occur.

2. Cause loosening and loss of adjacent teeth, opposite teeth and even ipsilateral teeth

If the missing tooth is not repaired, the adjacent tooth, the opposite tooth and even the ipsilateral tooth will loosen and fall out over time. This is because there is no support for the missing tooth, and the adjacent teeth will slowly shift and skew and gradually loosen under the action of chewing force; On the other hand, the teeth of the opposite jaw that have a bite relationship with the missing teeth will become longer and longer because there is no tooth support when chewing, and eventually they will loosen and fall out.

3. Crazy growth of the right teeth, resulting in tooth plugging

Due to the loss of teeth, the unreasonable movement of adjacent teeth, and the overgrowth of teeth, it will not only cause occlusal disorders, which is not only not conducive to the restoration of teeth in the future, but also increase food impaction. In turn, plugging can also aggravate local tooth decay, making food more prone to impaction, creating a vicious cycle. Over time, local periodontal tissue is destroyed and inflammation can occur, leading to periodontitis, which manifests as receding gums, abscesses, and often bad breath.

4. It affects beauty and self-confidence

If the front teeth are missing, it is easy to leak the "wind" when speaking, and the speech is not clear, which will affect people's normal social interaction and hit self-confidence. In addition, when talking or smiling, a mouth is a gap, which seriously affects the appearance of the face, and it is easy to look old.

So, in the face of a single tooth loss, which restoration method should be chosen? At present, for the loss of a single tooth, we will introduce three restoration methods to you.

1. Removable dentures

Features: It can be removed and worn freely, suitable for single or multiple tooth loss, the price is close to the people, and the production cycle is short. Advantages: Easy to clean, economical, adaptable. Disadvantages: strong foreign body sensation, limited chewing ability.

2. Fixed dentures (bypass)

Features: Crowns made of porcelain or all-porcelain materials require grinding of adjacent healthy teeth to fix them. Advantages: strong chewing ability, high aesthetics. Disadvantages: Damage to healthy teeth, requirements for the condition of adjacent teeth.

3. Dental implants

Features: Implants are implanted into the alveolar bone to restore tooth function and be durable.

Advantages: No damage to adjacent teeth, beautiful and durable.

Cons: Relatively high price.