One of the things full mouth reconstructions aim to accomplish is to replace all of the patient's missing teeth. Living with one or more lost teeth creates oral health problems, as well as aesthetic issues. Missing teeth cause the deterioration of bone tissues in the jaw and it leads to the remaining natural teeth moving out of alignment as they attempt to close the space created by lost teeth. An alignment shift puts the entire mouth at risk, while also putting a dent in the patient's smile.
Adult teeth are designed to last forever, which is why they must be replaced as soon as possible. A quick replacement during a full mouth reconstruction provides the following benefits:
Missing teeth can be the result of a variety of things like tooth decay that has been left untreated, periodontal disease or damage to a tooth due to trauma. Having a tooth knocked out can be a stressful experience, but dentists can reattach a dislodged tooth if the person gets treatment within a few hours of the injury occurring.
Having missing teeth increases the risk of a person developing oral infections and these can have serious consequences if the infection spreads to other parts of the body like the brain or heart. Missing teeth also lead to problems like chronic headaches, difficulty speaking and bite issues.
A person's oral health and overall health are closely related. Missing teeth are one of the key risk factors that can lead to serious dental health issues. The most common issues that people develop due to missing teeth include:
Dentists and their patients have a few options to explore when it comes to replacing missing teeth during a full mouth reconstruction. Treatments that are often used, include the following:
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