- Why is it important to replace my lost teeth?
- What is the procedure for getting new teeth fixed?
- What is a dental implant?
- Is dental implantation a successful way of replacing missing teeth?
- Missing teeth are invariably associated with a poorer diet. Quality of life clearly deteriorates when individuals are forced to limit food choices, and the foods chosen do not provide optimal nutrition.
Here are a number of options after you have teeth removed.
Do nothing - accept the space and leave it empty as many people do (ignoring the undesirable consequences).
WHAT CAN I DO FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF MY MISSING TEETH ?
WHAT IS A REPLACEMENT CROWN?
Implants are the best replacement option for placing one or more or all new teeth. These are metal 'anchors' placed in your jawbone. Dentures or ceramic fixed teeth are fixed on top of the implants.
FIXED TEETH WITH DENTAL IMPLANTS
PERMANENTLY FIXED TEETH
Dental Bridges can replace missing teeth. These are artificical teeth fixed onto neighbouring natural teeth with permanent dental adhesive cements.
PERMANENTLY FIXED TEETH
These are removable by the patient and have to be removed and worn on a daily basis for maintainance of denture and gums.
REMOVABLE DENTURES
THE MOST APPROPRIATE TREATMENT WILL DEPEND ON THE NUMBER OF TEETH THAT ARE MISSING, WHERE THEY ARE IN YOUR MOUTH AND THE CONDITION OF ANY REMAINING TEETH.