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Missing Teeth
Why should a missing tooth be replaced?
Missing teeth should be replaced to prevent
other teeth from shifting position and to regain total chewing
function and a beautiful smile!
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How can I replace missing teeth?
There are three ways of replacing missing teeth.
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is gently
placed in the jaw bone in a surgical procedure. After a healing
period of a few months, an artificial tooth, bridge or denture
can be attached to the implant or implants. A fixed bridge
is an artificial tooth attached to crowns (caps) on either
side of the space where a tooth is missing. The bridge is
cemented in place. A removable partial denture or a complete
denture replaces all of the missing teeth with one appliance.
The denture is held in place by clipping it to some of the
remaining teeth or by suction in areas where there are no
teeth left.
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