If, for any reason, you’ve lost a tooth, you’ll naturally want to address this unfortunate situation as quickly as possible. While it's impossible to bring back a lost tooth, modern dentistry offers a procedure that closely mimics the restoration of its function and appearance — prosthetics.
The absence of even a single tooth can negatively impact not only the aesthetics of your smile but also your overall health. For instance, if a tooth is lost on the left side of your jaw, you might instinctively start chewing food on the right side. Over time, this becomes a habit, often without you realizing it. As a result, the gums, bone tissue, and dental nerves on the unused side gradually atrophy. This leads to poorer food chewing quality, which, in turn, increases the risk of developing gastrointestinal and digestive system disorders.
Furthermore, the absence of a tooth can cause issues with neighboring teeth: they begin to shift towards the empty space, disrupting the balance of the dental arch. This can lead to the development of periodontitis and the loss of even healthy teeth.
Therefore, if you lose a tooth, it’s crucial to see a dentist as soon as possible to assess your condition and consider treatment or prosthetics. It’s important to note that the process of dental prosthetics is highly individual, requiring precision and professionalism. Even a minor error in the fabrication of a prosthesis can have serious consequences for the patient.
One popular solution is prosthetics on implants, where the prosthesis is secured to an artificial support (implant). The advantage of this approach is that healthy teeth don’t need to be filed down to create a support, eliminating the need for a fixed prosthesis if several teeth are missing.
