20 Dec Why should dental cavities be replaced?
Missing teeth can result from poor oral hygiene, late treatment or mechanical trauma. Under no circumstances should you delay replacing them - in this article we explain why this is so important.
What can missing teeth lead to?
Patients often decide to have their missing teeth replaced for aesthetic reasons. Indeed, missing teeth have a negative impact on the visual quality of a smile and can also distort facial features. However, this is only one of the reasons why it is worthwhile to take advantage of the treatments in the field of dental prosthetics.
Above all, restoring lost teeth protects against serious health consequences. Missing teeth reduce the functionality of the oral cavity - there may be difficulties with activities such as chewing and grinding food, or even speaking and breathing. Further possible complications include rotation and shifting of teeth, with the risk of developing gum and periodontal disease and caries.
How can missing teeth be replaced?
Prosthodontics focuses precisely on the restoration of lost teeth and thus protects against the previously described consequences of missing teeth. It is advisable to have them restored as soon as possible, as soon as the cavity has occurred. This will prevent loosening and shifting of the remaining teeth.
W modern dental prosthetics Many methods are used. Patients can opt for removable, self-removable restorations - such as acrylic or skeletal dentures - as well as fixed ones, i.e. prosthetic crowns and bridges or dental implants. Prosthetic treatment makes it possible to restore full functionality to the oral cavity and is an important part of the prevention of caries and periodontal disease.
