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One of my teeth in my lower jaw was loosed for years and it finally fell out. what can be done to fill that big space in my mouth?

10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Implant: See a dentist for an exam and discuss your treatment options. In many cases the best way to replace a missing tooth is with an implant. A dentist can evaluate your mouth and re maiming teeth to see if this can work for you. Other options may be a bridge or a partial denture.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Bone support: Teeth don't just fall out. Bone/gum support must be lost for this to happen. Often adjacent teeth also have support loss. If no bone, nothing to support implant or bridge/partial. How long has it been since your last Dental Exam? Please see Dentist for comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan rather than just a patch.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Implant and crown: If you are missing a single tooth, one implant and a crown can replace it. A dental implant replaces both the lost natural tooth and its root. The result is a tooth that looks and functions as close as possible to the one that you lost.

Answered 4/5/2020

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Dr. Tamer Abdel-azim answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Several Options: A fixed partial denture (bridge), removable partial denture ("plate") or an implant-retained crown can be used to replace missing teeth. Consult with your dentist regarding the best option for your situation.

Answered 6/10/2015

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