The effects of missing teeth can be detrimental in some cases. If you have had a tooth removed, you may not be fully aware of all the consequences. Besides the obvious changes such as a reduced chewing capacity and lowered self-confidence, missing tooth/teeth can cause eruption of opposing teeth (1) , tipping of other teeth (3) . These can lead to further bite disharmony (3, 4), periodontal disease (2), food trapping (2), caries(2) and bone loss (5)
Furthermore, the problem is multiplied when multiple teeth are missing which can result in a “sucken in” face.
It is best to replace these teeth as soon as you can because prolonged missing teeth can result in irreversible damage which might lead to further complications and impede replacement procedures.
Teeth replacement comes in many different forms such as
