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Why You Should Replace a Missing Tooth
By Ultra Smile Dental Studio·
Leaving a gap after tooth extraction can lead to a range of complications:
Consequences
- 1Opening of the gap.
- 2Teeth on either side of the gap may drift.
- 3Over-eruption of the opposing tooth.
- 4Loss of bone at the extraction site.
- 5Changes in facial structure.
- 6Loss of vertical dimension.
- 7Loss of aesthetics.
- 8Bite problems may develop.
- 9Speech problems may develop.
- 10Difficulty chewing, resulting in reduced enjoyment of certain foods.
Methods of Replacing a Lost Tooth
- 1Fixed bridge
- 2Removable partial denture
- 3Removable full denture
- 4Dental implant
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