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Implant Procedure for Missing One Tooth

COURSE OF TREATMENT: SINGLE-TOOTH IMPLANT – STEP-BY-STEP (continued)
Removable “partial” denture This is not a permanent alternative to a lost tooth. It is unstable and loosely attached, which affects both function and comfort. The metal hooks and clamps damage the teeth they are hooked onto. Chewing can’t be compared to that of an implant. This denture is made of plastic with metal hooks and clamps. These metal hooks are usually visible in the smile. It is common for food to get stuck under the removable partial causing bad breath. It causes damage to the teeth it is attached to. On the upper jaw, the roof of the mouth must be covered with plastic or metal. For a lower partial, the tongue area behind the front teeth must be covered for stability. Partials move when you chew. Research has proven that patients that wear a partial, end up in full dentures as they age
Resin-bonded bridge This alternative is primarily used for patients under age 16. They are very weak and fracture easily. It will eventually fall off – usually after just a year or two.