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Posted on December 14, 2008 by Patricia Woloch | Posted under Dental Care
How Can I Replace All My Missing Teeth?
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- Bite - Chewing - Diet - Digestion - Overall appearance - Self-esteem - Speech They can also cause headaches and jaw pain, and increase strain on the remaining teeth. There are several options for replacing missing teeth: - Dentures (including partials) - Bridges with crowns - Dental implants Dentures Dentures have traditionally been the method used to replace missing teeth. Complete dentures are complete sets of upper or lower teeth made from prosthetic teeth. Partial dentures replace a section of missing teeth. Dentures are not permanent, so they are attached with denture adhesive. They need to be removed and cleaned each night with denture cleanser. The disadvantage of dentures is that they aren't always secure, and because they rest on your gums, they can only withstand about half of the chewing pressure of natural teeth. Bridges with Crowns Bridges are artificial (porcelain) teeth permanently attached to the neighboring teeth by means of crowns or metal “wings". Usually, a crown is a cover for a tooth which needs a all-round protection to extend its life. The crown is permanently bonded to the tooth stub, giving it solid new surfaces and leaving its natural root in place. To support a fixed bridge, crowns are placed on healthy teeth which border the gap left by the missing tooth. Healthy tooth tissue must be removed to make room for the crowns. But this does give you a replacement tooth without you having to remove and clean it every night. It just needs the same care your natural teeth receive. But some people would rather not have healthy teeth reduced in size for a crown. There's a third alternative, regarded by many as the best one. Dental Implants Implants are artificial tooth roots, set into or onto the jawbone. They are permanent and support porcelain teeth. This approach fills not only the gap left by the missing tooth, but also the gap in the jawbone left by the missing tooth root. Just as teeth will move to fill in a tooth gap, so will bone tissue “move", or shrink, to fill in a bone gap. This would change your facial contour and make you look older. Dental implants are a solution offered by cosmetic dentists. The implant is made of titanium, chosen because it melds well with bone tissue. In a separate dental procedure, it is placed inside the jawbone and allowed to heal for several months. When the bone has grown in around it (osseointegration) and the gums are healed, a small post (abutment) is attached to the top of the implant, protruding through the gums. To this a porcelain tooth is attached. It will look, feel, and act like a natural tooth, including the amount of biting pressure it can withstand. All three of these options provide structure for your mouth so you don't end up with a sunken-in appearance for lack of a full mouth of teeth. The dental implants also preserve your youthful jawline. Whichever method you choose, it's important to at least replace the missing teeth for your future oral health. About The Author: If you are looking for full mouth restoration, look no further than Aesthetic Dental Studio. Contact Dr. Gordon Chee to learn more about your cosmetic dentistry options. |
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