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How Can Missing Teeth Be Replaced? - Missing Tooth Replacement Options
By Mark Jubbs of Dentalcare Plus
The three main options by which missing teeth can be replaced include; a partial denture, dental bridge or a dental implant. Partial Dentures
A partial denture is the most economical option available for replacing missing teeth. They also offer the added advantage of being able to replace a number of teeth with one denture. However, if the number of teeth to be spanned is greater then two a partial denture may not be appropriate and other options should be considered. The main disadvantage of partial denture as a tooth replacement option is their appearance. Special clasps are used to hold the denture in place and in some cases it may not be possible to completely conceal the clasps. Partial dentures can also cause some level of discomfort when eating tough foods and due to their removable nature they are not as firmly fixed or robust as other teeth replacement methods. Dental Bridge
The option of a dental bridge consists of two crowns which are spanned by a replacement tooth. The procedure includes shaping teeth on either side of the gap to prepare them to accept the crowns. The dentist will then create a mould of the teeth which will be sent off to a dental laboratory for the two crowns and the replacement tooth in-between to be manufactured. The completed dental bridge fixture can now be placed by the dentist. When a dental bridge is placed - and has settled in - it will feel exactly the same as natural teeth to the patient. Dental bridges have a good aesthetic value and appear very similar to natural teeth. However, there is also an advanced type of bridges available - known as an encore bridge - which looks remarkably similar to natural teeth. There is also the option of a special dental technique called ovate pontic; this enables the replacement tooth to appear as if it is protruding through the gum, just like natural teeth. The main disadvantage of a dental bridge is the fact that the two teeth either side of the gap will have to be worked on to prepare them to accept the crowns. The healthy teeth will have to be tapered to allow the bridge to be seated properly. This is one of the rare instances in dentistry when significant dental work is carried out on otherwise healthy teeth. Dental Implants
When a dental implant is placed it forms a foundation for a replacement tooth. This option for replacing a missing tooth provides the patient with an artificial tooth which is complete with an artificial tooth root structure. Dental implants can be used to replace anything from one tooth to a whole set. They are easy to maintain with regular brushing, flossing and visits to a general dental practitioner. They are currently the most effective option providing fully-fixed realistic replacement teeth. Dental implants do involve a reasonable amount of dental surgery and in some cases a bone graft may be required to provide a suitable platform for the implant. The only real disadvantage to dental implants as opposed to the available options is the cost, with an average of the in the UK of £2000 for a completed implant of including both the abutment and the crown. Over a long period of time, when a person has missing teeth the structure of the jaw bone gradually diminishes; this has the effect of making a person look older than they actually are. One of the biggest advantages of dental implants is that they act to preserve the structure of the jawbone and prevent facial collapse.
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Teeth Implants
www.dentalcareplus.org.uk/dental-implants.htm
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Thanks for this detailed and informative intel. Two thousand quid for a tooth implant!? Yikes. I'd rather spend my £2,000 on ten years supply of Jell-o.
 | | nick Feb 22, 2011 16:36 | |
Why is it that in some areas, dental work is considerably cheaper? For example, (in NYC) a tooth with a cap could cost about $1500 but you can find one who charges just $300 for the same job? More people would have access to better smiles if the majority of dentists didn't charge so much. womp womp
 | | ®Sa Feb 22, 2011 23:29 | |
It pays to find a good dentist and if you find a good dentist you pay. Very well-written understandable intel. Thank you.
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