Nature did not shape us with a certain number of teeth at random… The loss of a tooth disrupts the system’s dynamics and initiates the process of future complications. It should not be trivialized, as it is the health of the remaining teeth that are at stake and your general health.
The loss of posterior teeth has not only aesthetic but also functional repercussions.
Consequences of tooth loss for the mouth
The posterior teeth support each other. When one or more teeth are missing, the adjacent teeth move and migrate into the available space, resulting in loosening.
This migration, combined with the loosening it causes, leads to a dental configuration that is inappropriate for hygiene, causing gingival inflammation and even compromising the long-term survival of the remaining teeth.
In addition, the daily movements of your jaw will weaken the front teeth. Since the forces are no longer distributed evenly to the lost teeth at the back, the front teeth take on loads for which they were not designed. Over time, they will move apart, leading to their eventual loss.
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Article published in Découverte Magazine, written by Nikola Panajotovic, dentist
As we age, our intestinal capacity to absorb nutrients decreases. It is even more critical that the food is well chewed before it reaches the stomach. But with a loss of teeth, especially posterior, we tend to swallow everything whole. In addition, some foods are removed from the usual diet because they have become too complicated to eat. These processes result in nutrient deficiencies or even overloads of other elements. Yet, malnutrition is one of the leading causes of the development of chronic diseases.
It has also been proven that the signals transmitted by the teeth to the brain stimulate brain activity. When teeth are lost, the predisposition to cognitive deterioration increases and the manifestations of cognitive decline is more rapid.
The more time that passes after the loss of a tooth, the more complex the procedures for its replacement become due to the migration of adjacent teeth. With many missing teeth, the jaw can also become distorted and interfere with rehabilitation. Replacing a tooth quickly after it is lost will ensure the best long-term conditions.
1. Fixed methods, known for maximum comfort
2. Removable methods, less comfortable but economical solutions
3. Combined methods, known for their comfort and budget
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