Losing a tooth or teeth can be a very traumatic experience. It might result because of an accident or as the result of dental decay or gum disease. Whatever the cause it is imperative that you replace the lost tooth or teeth so that your mouth can function again as it is supposed to. An increasingly popular option to have dental implants fitted.
Dental implants have a deserved reputation for their stability and effectiveness. They are basically a socket which is placed in the mouth to act as a replacement for the root part of the tooth. They are made from titanium which is incredible lightweight while also having amazing amounts of durability.
Dental implants are placed beneath the gum and against the jaw bone. This is so that the implant can osseointegrate or fuse with the bone. An incredible secure foundation is this assured. Then a replacement tooth can be screwed into the dental implant, after your dentist has matched it with your surrounding teeth in terms of colour and texture.
They are so secure that a dental implant can actually support a bridge of replacement teeth. And modern replacement teeth are so natural looking that nobody will even know that you ever suffered from tooth loss. Once in place, replacement teeth secure using dental implants can be treated just like regular, natural teeth.
Dental implants require surgery, usually undertaken with local anaesthetic, and as such the process is too invasive for some. But the benefits of replacing lost teeth in this fashion are obvious in terms of the stability and endurance. You won’t ever have to think about how you once lost one or more of your teeth.
Talk to your City of Leeds dentist if you have missing teeth and are interested in dental implants as a solution.
There are a number of ways to deal with lost teeth, however you have come to lose them. For patients who have lost all of their teeth sometimes dentures are preferred and some people choose to have a crown anchored to adjacent teeth. Having dental implants installed is an increasingly popular option because of its durability and strength.
People who have lost one or more teeth need to find a replacement at the earliest because an empty space in the jaw can attract a lot of trouble, in addition to looking really bad. It can cause other healthy teeth to shift towards it, thereby resulting in gaps between a few teeth. It will also give bacteria a good place to thrive.
Ankylosis is a condition in the mouth that occurs when a tooth fuses with the jawbone preventing it from erupting at the normal rate. It is a fairly common condition seen mostly in the lower molars but its exact causes are unknown. The ankylosed tooth does not emerge properly, giving it a submerged appearance which also causes other teeth to emerge in incorrect positions.
It can be very embarrassing for people who have lost some or all of their teeth but there is a solution. A denture, or partial denture, is a set of artificial teeth that fit around the gums giving the appearance of a full and healthy set. There are many reasons why people have lost their teeth. Tooth decay and gum disease are usually the main cause, but other patients lose teeth in car accidents and other incidents that involve head trauma.
