Replacing all your teeth: what are the options?
A complete removable denture and an implant-supported reconstruction do not work in the same way.
Read the articleTooth loss: building a suitable solution
The number of missing teeth, their position and the condition of the remaining teeth guide the thinking.
Published by Dr Hafça Moqadem, Dental surgeon in Marrakech1 min read
Article contents
In brief
- The number of missing teeth, their position and the condition of the remaining teeth guide the thinking.
- A removable denture, a bridge or an implant-supported restoration may be discussed depending on the situation.
- No restoration removes the need for regular care.
Understand what is missing
The number of missing teeth, their position and the condition of the remaining teeth guide the thinking. Tell the dentist about any difficulty eating, speaking or wearing a denture. The assessment also checks the gums and the balance of your bite.
Look at several options
A removable denture, a bridge or an implant-supported restoration may be discussed depending on the situation. Ask how each option is cleaned and what stages are involved. Replacing a tooth does not automatically mean an implant.
Plan lasting upkeep
No restoration removes the need for regular care. The denture and the tissues that support it need to be checked. The clinic explains the cleaning routine and the signs that mean you should be examined again.
Sources and references
To find out more about the general information in this article:
The visual guide
Replacing a tooth: comparing the principles
Principles to help you prepare your questions. The assessment makes it possible to know what suits your situation.
| Item | Principle | To clarify at the clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Implant | A support fixed in the bone, carrying a crown or a prosthesis. | Bone volume, gum condition and general health to be assessed. |
| Bridge | A replacement resting on teeth or implants. | The supports and their preparation must be examined. |
| Removable denture | A device the patient takes out to clean it. | Stability, comfort and maintenance to be discussed depending on the situation. |
A daily guide
Brushing time, in practice.
The NHS recommends about 2 minutes of brushing, twice a day, with a fluoride toothpaste.
2minutes
×2times a day
=4minutes a day
Source: NHS, How to keep your teeth clean. A prevention guide, with no prediction of an individual result.
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