{"id":16,"date":"2019-12-28T03:52:36","date_gmt":"2019-12-28T03:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smiledmd.com\/blog\/?p=16"},"modified":"2020-01-23T03:55:28","modified_gmt":"2020-01-23T03:55:28","slug":"lasting-dental-implant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smiledmd.com\/blog\/lasting-dental-implant\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can Happen if I Don\u2019t Replace a Missing Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smiledmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/attractive-older-woman.jpg\" alt=\"older woman smiling nice teeth\" class=\"wp-image-17\" width=\"301\" height=\"159\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The human body is amazing at compensating when there is an\ninjury, a loss or some other form of dysfunction. Thus, if you\u2019re missing a\nsingle tooth, it shouldn\u2019t be that big of a deal, right? After all, the other\nteeth will just pick up the slack. If this aligns with your way of thinking,\nthen you\u2019re partially correct; your other teeth will compensate. The problem is\nthat in their attempt to do so, other serious problems can emerge. As you\ncontinue reading, you\u2019ll discover why it\u2019s so critical to have even a single <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smiledmd.com\/dental-implants.html\">missing tooth<\/a> replaced.\nAdditionally, you\u2019ll be introduced to the gold standard for tooth replacement:\ndental implant insertion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It\u2019s So Important to Have a Full Set of Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing to know about your teeth is that\neach of them plays a significant role in maintaining your oral health. Thus, if\neven one goes missing for too long, you can be subject to the following issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tipping <\/strong>\u2013 This is when the teeth surrounding\na vacated space start to lean in that direction in search of tension from the\nmissing tooth.<\/li><li><strong>Super Eruption <\/strong>\u2013 When a tooth in the\nlower row is missing, its opposite in the upper row can begin to move away from\nthe gums in an attempt to reestablish the missing tension.<\/li><li><strong>Reduction in Jawbone Density <\/strong>\u2013 Over time,\nprolonged tooth loss can lead to a decrease in jawbone mass.<\/li><li><strong>Further Tooth Loss <\/strong>\u2013 Any reduction in jawbone\ndensity can result in some of the remaining teeth becoming loose and eventually\ndislodging.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Solution for Replacing Missing Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to tooth replacement, the gold standard is\ndental implant insertion. It involves a cylinder-shaped titanium post being\nsurgically inserted into the jawbone to create a foundation that can only be\nrivaled by the original tooth root itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reestablished tension sends a message to your jawbone to\nrestart the normal production of new bone cells, which helps to maintain healthier\nteeth and gums. Once the implant has fused with the bone through a process\ncalled osseointegration, you\u2019ll be left with a lasting fixture that a titanium\nabutment (anchor) and final restoration can be attached to. The final result\nwill be a smile that is just as functional as it is attractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You a Good Candidate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The dental implant process has a 95% success rate. This is\ngreatly due to the careful pre-qualification process that dentists use. It will\ninvolve examining your mouth for any signs of decay or jawbone loss. If you\u2019re deemed\neligible for the procedure, then your dentist will walk you through all the\nsteps of the implant process, so you\u2019ll know what to expect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By being proactive about replacing your missing tooth, you\ncan have the gap in your smile filled and get back to living an uninterrupted\nlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Gretchen Anjomi is a graduate of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. As part of her commitment to excellence, she has received additional training from the world-renowned Pankey Institute. Dr. Anjomi restores smiles and functionality by placing dental implants at Newton Corner Dental Care, and she can be reached for more information through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smiledmd.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The human body is amazing at compensating when there is an injury, a loss or some other form of dysfunction. 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