Unfortunately, sometimes teeth may break or fracture. However, modern dentistry aims to help you keep your teeth for life with comfortable treatments and long lasting results. These teeth can be restored to its natural appearance with a tooth coloured ‘composite’ material. A natural-coloured filling material can be used for minor repairs to front teeth like chipped or broken tooth corners.
Besides having dental implants, there are two main ways to replace missing teeth. The first is with a removable false tooth or teeth – a partial denture. The second is with a fixed bridge. A dental bridge is usually used where there are fewer teeth to replace, or when the missing teeth are only on one side of the mouth. Bridges are usually made of a precious metal base.If the bridge will show, porcelain is then bonded to the base.
Sometimes, there are other non-precious metals used in the base to reduce the cost.You should replace missing teeth for a number of reasons. Your appearance is one reason. Another is that the gap left by a missing tooth can mean greater strain is put on the teeth at either side. A gap can also mean your ‘bite’ is affected, because the teeth next to the space can lean into the gap and alter the way the upper and lower teeth bite together. This can then lead to food getting packed into the gap, which causes both decay and gum disease.
Replacing lost or missing teeth has substantial benefits for your health and appearance.A complete or full denture replaces the natural teeth and provides support for cheeks and lips. Without this support, sagging facial muscles can make a person appear older and reduce their ability to eat and speak.
A dental denture replaces lost teeth, allowing for a healthy diet and confident smile. Complete dentures replace all teeth in the upper or lower jaw, while partial dentures fill gaps and attach to natural teeth with metal clasps or precision attachments. The denture base can be acrylic or metal, and the teeth, usually acrylic, are matched to your natural teeth.
A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth. A crown is sometimes known as a ‘cap’. Crowns are an ideal restoration for teeth that have been broken, or have been weakened by decay, root canal treatment or a very large filling. They can be made of porcelain or gold or a combination of these materials.
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