The 4 back teeth in the top right side of my mouth will be gone within the next 2 months. I am exploring options and have a couple of questions... 1) These teeth are not visible so what if I do not get implants and just leave the space as is what impact will that have on the structure of my mouth? Perhaps utlizing a press-on veneer. 2) Other than getting implants what are other alternatives?
March 8, 2013
Answer: Teeth Should Be Replaced After Extractions to Avoid Certain Consequences
Even if teeth are not visible, such as is in your case, they should be replaced after being extracted otherwise certain consequences may occur. Immediately after teeth are extracted, bone begins to resorb or shrink unless the teeth are replaced immediately. The opposing teeth will continue to drift or move until there is an equal and opposing force. They might even drift and touch the opposing gums where the extracted teeth once were. Since a large portion of one side will be without teeth contacting, your bite will change possible causing muscle soreness and tension leading to TMD (TemporoMandibular Joint Dysfunction). This will eventually occur because you will tend to naturally favor the only side that has teeth. Once this process of drifting and shifting of teeth occur, your front teeth will inevitably have to much stress to bear and will tend to splay or drift forward. Though I am presenting the worse case scenario, any of the above mentioned consequences can be corrected with replacement teeth. Your options would be a removable denture or a fixed bridge supported by implants. In my opinion, your best option would be the implant supported bridge.
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March 8, 2013
Answer: Teeth Should Be Replaced After Extractions to Avoid Certain Consequences
Even if teeth are not visible, such as is in your case, they should be replaced after being extracted otherwise certain consequences may occur. Immediately after teeth are extracted, bone begins to resorb or shrink unless the teeth are replaced immediately. The opposing teeth will continue to drift or move until there is an equal and opposing force. They might even drift and touch the opposing gums where the extracted teeth once were. Since a large portion of one side will be without teeth contacting, your bite will change possible causing muscle soreness and tension leading to TMD (TemporoMandibular Joint Dysfunction). This will eventually occur because you will tend to naturally favor the only side that has teeth. Once this process of drifting and shifting of teeth occur, your front teeth will inevitably have to much stress to bear and will tend to splay or drift forward. Though I am presenting the worse case scenario, any of the above mentioned consequences can be corrected with replacement teeth. Your options would be a removable denture or a fixed bridge supported by implants. In my opinion, your best option would be the implant supported bridge.
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March 6, 2013
Answer: It will effect your facial structure,chewing and other teeth
Implants have better longterm success than partial dentures which can be option for you. Facial sagging with limited chewing and esthetics are concerns with no replacement. Adjacent and opposing teeth with shift and can lead to problems which in result in loss of more teeth in quicket time. I will definitely recommend replacement.
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March 6, 2013
Answer: It will effect your facial structure,chewing and other teeth
Implants have better longterm success than partial dentures which can be option for you. Facial sagging with limited chewing and esthetics are concerns with no replacement. Adjacent and opposing teeth with shift and can lead to problems which in result in loss of more teeth in quicket time. I will definitely recommend replacement.
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