What are the treatment options for missing teeth?

Ans. The following are treatment options available for missing teeth.

1. Dental implants: Dental implants are one of the great options for treatment of missing tooth or teeth. It requires multiple visits to the dentist. The treatment has three parts; first, the implant devices, which are made up of titanium are inserted in the bone. Then abutment, required for bridging is placed and lastly the dental crown or denture is placed as per requirement.

Benefit: Higher success rate, aesthetically sound option, long-term uses, and permanent prosthesis.

2. Implant support bridges: It is the best solution for multiple missing teeth in a row. In this process, only the two teeth that are on the either side of the end are secured in a place with implants. The teeth between the two ends are held in a place without support.

Benefit:  Cost effective, Easy maintenance, provide a natural look.

3. Tooth supported fixed bridges: In this procedure, the existing teeth are used for support of the bridge. It involves a bridge with two crowns that sit on the abutments.

Benefit: lower the cost, fast, and painless bridge placement.

4. Removable partial dentures: It is a non-invasive treatment to replace one or more teeth. This denture has clasp at the point, which ensures that the false teeth are held at proper place.

Benefit: lower cost, and can be replaced with other options at later date.

5. Removable denture: It is used for edentulous mouth. In this type of orthodontic treatment in Mumbai, artificial teeth are attached to an acrylic gum base and look close to natural set.

Benefit: fast and low cost option.

6. Flipper: It is a temporary partial denture used as quick solution to fill in the missing teeth. It has ability to flip in and out.

Benefit: low cost solution, light weighted.