A missing tooth dents your image and makes you feel awry, right!. Apart from taking an emotional and psychological toll on you, it can also form breeding grounds for bacterial germination, consequentially causing gum disease, cavities, teeth chipping, and more tooth loss.
Devs Oral presents to you five amazing tooth replacement options with their pros and cons so that you pick the most suitable option to replace missing tooth/teeth.
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Dental Implant
Dental Implants are artificial teeth anchored on the gum base that mimics original teeth functioning. The latest technologies are highly developed and provide efficient, time-saving, and cost-effective tooth replacement through implants.
For the implant, first, the dentist examines your teeth, obtains an impression of hollow space, and prepares a customized tooth that will perfectly fit in the place and conform to gum. Then, on the implantation day, the dentist irrigates and cleanses the hollow part, if required, scrapes off infection, and then drills in a titanium-based screw in the gum. Once the screw adheres to the gum, the artificial tooth or crown is attached to the implant with an abutment. Dental implants are an economical option and last a lifetime if proper care is taken towards its maintenance.
Pros
- Look exactly like natural teeth.
- It does not depend on adjacent teeth for placement.
- Maintenance is as low as regular teeth maintenance.
- An economic option-lasts lifetime with proper care- permanent tooth replacement.
Cons
- It is costly.
- Since it is invasive, it poses an infection risk.
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Implant-supported Bridge
It is a cost-effective solution for multiple missing teeth in a row. In this, two extreme teeth are secured with dental implants having an implant support bridge in between. It is a customizable solution prepared in a dental house. Your dentist will obtain the dental impression to order a customized implant support bridge to replace your missing teeth.
Pros
- It costs lesser than individual implants.
- It is the best suitable option for patients with multiple tooth losses in a row.
- The bridge omits individual anchoring of implants; thus, it is lesser invasive.
- They look natural.
Cons
- You may require to visit multiple times to dental office for implant-bridge solutions.
- They are not a permanent solution to replace missing teeth and need replacement after a certain period.
- It is a good option if teeth are missing in a row. However, if teeth are present between missing teeth, the dentist may opt for tooth extraction.
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Tooth-supported Bridge
Unlike the above two options, a tooth-supported bridge does not require implanting. Instead, a crown is placed on the adjacent tooth to lost teeth and fixed with cement. This option conveniently solves the missing teeth problems and is demanded by patients who avoid invasive methods.
Pros
- Convenient and very economical option to replace missing teeth.
- It is not invasive.
- It looks almost natural.
- Adept option for those with blood loss tendencies.
Cons
- The tooth-supported bridge has a shelf life and needs replacement after that.
- It may lead to infection on the supporting teeth.
- Cleaning underneath supported bridge lining is not easy, which may cause infection and bone loss.
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Removable Partial Dentures
removable partial dentures are the most affordable option to replace missing teeth. The clasps hold the teeth adjacent to missing teeth. Instead of complete dentures, partial dentures replace only a hollow space of teeth. They can be replaced daily.
Pros
- They are convenient to wear, replace, and clean.
- Additional teeth can be added to partial dentures.
- Both replacement and adding additional teeth to dentures are affordable.
- It is a non-invasive option for teeth replacement.
Cons
- The dentures need everyday cleaning.
- The clasping may become loose anytime, therefore requiring replacement.
- They do not blend with natural teeth’ appearance.
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Flipper
Flipper is a temporary denture option that tuck in and out on gums, avoiding clasping teeth with metal.
Pros
- Flippers are the most affordable.
- They are the most efficient temporary teeth-replacing option until you find the best permanent lost tooth replacement option.
Cons
- They may be uncomfortable to wear.
- The flipper may become loose with regular use and may pop out, causing awkwardness.
So, visit Devs Oral for missing teeth replacement, and our dentist shall help you find the most convenient and affordable option to replace missing teeth.