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Missing First Front Tooth from Damaged Gums, Options for Filling the Gap?
My son is 8 years old. At age of 5 he damaged his gum above the first tooth. Now he doesn't have the adult first tooth. The dentist said for now he'll get the removable dental appliance (to save the place) after that the braces and as adult gets the implant. Is there any other options to fill this gap (after all this is the first front tooth)? And another question: is he alowed to play the clarinet with no first tooth?(Another first tooth is not in the very right possition)
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Options for a missing tooth in a child
The removalble appliance with a replacement tooth is a very good option. The other option is a bonded artificial tooth. The least invasine option is the removalble appliance. They are not very costly and are replaced easily if necessary. The bonded option can cause some issues with his adjacent natural teeth if not properly cared for. In the future he will be able to have a dental implant placed, but not until around 17 or so when the growth of his jaw has stopped...
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Options for a Missing Front Tooth
There are exciting options for children that are missing permanent teeth. You definately want to wait until the child is grown(boys must wait longer) to do a Implant. You can use a removable retainer for sure, or find a dentist who will use a fixed retainer to hold the space! There are all sorts of options-There are dentists who are on the cutting edge and may be able to guide you! The problem with learning to play the clarinet with a missing tooth is...
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Replace missing front tooth without bridge, implant or denture: The Bonded Tooth Pontic
Simple: Do a bonded tooth pontic. Notch the adjacent teeth and place a small piece of paperclip gauge wire, bonded into the notches with flowable composite resin. Then bond a hand-sculpted tooth with TPH resin in a shade to match. When he is finished with braces, then go for the implant and use the method above as a temporary crown while the implant is healing.
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MIssing front tooth in 8 year old boy. What are your options
Restoring this tooth can be a challenge. Your son is still growing and the space with change. You cannot use the same options as an adult. When it come time for an implant you will need to place a bone graph since he will have been missing the tooth for quite a long time. Your only option at this point would be to use a removable appliance or place a tooth help in with his braces. He should not have a problem playing the clarinet
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Growing children make dental restorations a challenge
There really is no other way to hold the space, as your son is still growing and the space will change over time. Options that are available to adults are often not acceptable with children, and due to extreme cost differences, aren't often chosen.
In addition to holding the space with a retainer, be prepared to need to graft the area for an implant when that day comes. The bone will not completely develop and likely will not have adequate bone for an implant...
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