Replacing
Missing Teeth
If a tooth or a few teeth are
missing, the adjacent teeth or the opposing teeth may start to move. Teeth
have have a natural tendency to move, for spaces to open and for teeth
to fall or rise above adjacent teeth (supraerupt). This results in a decreased
ability to keep optimal oral hygiene and increased food and plaque accumulation,
resulting in a higher prevalence of decay and gum disease (periodontitis).
Misaligned or malpositioned
teeth that are not in their natural position may interfere with the way
teeth contact and grind during chewing. This resulting malocclusion in
an unbalanced distribution of chewing forces along the dentition, as well
as the jaw joints. This can interfere with the harmony of the joint causing
a TMJ disorder.
Some of the options for replacing
missing teeth include:
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