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Replacement options (Section 2 + 3) - Coggle Diagram
Replacement options (Section 2 + 3)
Explaining
small gap
:<3:
tooth was lost a while ago,
back teeth have moved a little forward
(behind the missing teeth)
--> making gap smaller
Gap - should be of same size + thickness as the neighbouring teeth
Look at X ray - if u compare with adjacent teeth - it is smaller
DO NOTHING
:forbidden:
It is OKAY to keep it as it is
(provided it is nt causing any kind of discomfort)
:check:
Adv
saves time + cost
:green_cross:
Disadv
food can get regularly trapped there
If u r nt careful -
food traps
cn contribute to
gum disease
may lead to
tooth decay
ADJACENT TEETH :red_flag:
short filling - in future if pain develops we might hv to do RCT
Replacement of small gap
(Removable options)
RPD
:star:
acrylic/ metal plate,
place a small teeth to fill the gap
:check:
Adv
cheap
easy to construct
easy to repair/modify in future
:green_cross:
Disadv
removable
metal clasp will be visible
hv to be cleaned
aftr evry meal
Fixed options
3 unit bridge :star:
trim the adjacent teeth on both sides + make a cap on top of that --> BRIDGE
:check:
Adv
fixed
functions like natural teeth
no need to remove at night
:green_cross:
Disadv
costlier than RPD
avg life 5-15 yrs, cn b more - with good oral hygiene
OPINION from specialist :warning:
as adjct tooth is nerve treated, nt sure abt the long term prognosis
Cantilever bridge :star:
when 2 healthy teeth are nt present, we take support from 1 tooth only.
OPINION from specialist
:warning:
as back teeth are nt good candidates fr this
due to constt chewing forces
IMPLANTS
:star:
piece of titanium screw is put into the jaw bone where the roots lie
Over time, bone grws arnd the implant --> helps to hold the implant in place
Later -- crown is attached to the screw to fill the gap
We need - atleast 7 mm of space to fit a 4mm of standard implant + 10 mm of height
we loose teeth - we loose the bone arnd too
:check:
Adv
acts as natural tooth
fixed
long lasting - if cared the same way (like natural teeth)
no teeth preparation of adjcnt teeth
:green_cross:
Disadv
costly
surgical procedure
few visits + time taking
more x rays - 3D scans
Orthodontic space closure :star:(close the gap with braces)
Adv
:check:
more stable results
can align all teeth
Disadv
:green_cross:
more expensive
time consuming
chances of relapse