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What will happen if i don't get a dental implant?

8 doctors weighed in across 7 answers
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Teeth could shift: Teeth that shift will not occlude correctly, resulting in an inefficient bite. This will put additional stress on your other teeth. The shifting, tilted teeth can end up with periodontal bone loss. Supererupted antagonist teeth may result in occusal prematurities. Consider replacing the missing tooth.

Answered 12/4/2014

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IMPLANT OR NOT?: A dental implant is a choice not a requirement. If you don't utilize a dental implant, then you will need to use traditional dental methods. Either a removable or fixed partial denture (bridge).

Answered 12/21/2014

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Depends: Many variables, especially depending on location. If no tooth replacement is done, then many things can happen : bone loss, tooth shifting, sore tissues, excess pressure placed on remaining teeth, undesirable appearance, decreased function, etc. Important value of implant is retention of bone, and return of function. Also, stabilization of teeth, and esthetics. Good luck.

Answered 1/6/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Missing tooth: When you don’t replace a missing tooth, it can result in damage to adjacent teeth by causing gum recession and bone loss around those teeth.

Answered 1/13/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Teeth could shift: Teeth that shift will not occlude correctly, resulting in an inefficient bite. This will put additional stress on your other teeth. The shifting, tilted teeth can end up with periodontal bone loss. Supererupted antagonist teeth may result in occusal prematurities. Consider replacing the missing tooth.

Answered 4/27/2017

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Bone loss: After a tooth is removed, the most obvious result is a gap in your smile. Less obvious is the loss of chewing ability. While these are serious issues to consider, a potentially bigger problem lies hidden beneath the gum call bone loss. Without your teeth and bone loss, your face will begin to look prematurely aged. The good news is that tooth replacement with dental implants help prevent bone loss

Answered 2/28/2015

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Depends: What is the implant for -- missing tooth/teeth, holding in a denture?? If tooth or teeth, then you will not have them replaced unless you go to removable prosthesis. If denture, then it will not be as stable. Without implant, the bone will deteriorate faster (resorb) than with one. Ask your Dentist or Prosthodontist. Good Luck.

Answered 2/28/2015

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