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| BRIDGING THE GAP |
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A bridge is a way to replace one or more missing teeth. Replacing missing teeth makes it easier to chew. It can improve your appearance. It also helps keep your teeth, gums, and jaws healthy |
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| INDICATIONS FOR FIXING A BRIDGE |
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A missing tooth or teeth |
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Potential bite and jaw joint problems from teeth shifting to fill the space |
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The "sunken face" look associated with missing teeth |
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Desire to improve chewing ability |
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Desire for a more permanent solution than dentures |
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Bridging the Gap |
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| REPLACING A MISSING TOOTH |
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FIXED BRIDGES |
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A bridge is a single appliance that is generally attached to two teeth on each side of the space where a tooth is missing. An artificial tooth attached in the middle of the bridge fills in the gap where the missing tooth was. The teeth on either side of the gap are prepared for crowns and a highly accurate impression or mold is made of the prepared area. This mold is used to create a gold or porcelain (tooth colored) bridge in a special laboratory. The bridge is then cemented onto the prepared surface of the teeth, effectively creating the appearance of a "new" tooth. |
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REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES / COMPLETE DENTURES |
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| REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE(RPD) can replace one or more missing teeth |
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RPD can be constructed of acrylic, metal or a flexible dental resin which is metal free. |
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RPD is designed to be inserted and removed by the patient. |
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RPD can be used in place of a fixed bridge or in cases where a fixed bridge cannot be used. |
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DENTAL IMPLANTS |
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What is an implant and why is it used? An implant is a synthetic metallic root substitute that is placed (implanted) in the jawbone. It can be used to either replace a single missing tooth, provide an abutment (anchor or retainer) to replace several missing teeth, or be used as a retainer to provide added retention to a removable dental appliance - such as a full denture. In fact, if you are missing all of your natural teeth, it is possible to have maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) fixed replacements - the replacements do not come out and you cannot remove them yourself, even if you want to! |
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| Orthodontics is that branch of dentistry which specialises in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of problems in the alignment of teeth and jaws. |
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| The technical term for these problems is malocclusion, which literally means bad bite. |
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| Orthodontic treatment involves the design and use of corrective appliances (such as braces, plates, headgears and functional appliances) to bring the teeth and jaws into proper alignment |
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Braces( Old & New ) |
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| WHY STRAIGHTEN TEETH |
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People have orthodontic treatment to improve the appearance, health and function of their teeth. |
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| APPEARANCE |
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| These days, with good oral hygiene and regular dental care, your teeth should last a lifetime. People are very aware of how teeth look and an attractive smile will play an important role in enhancing your self-confidence. Wouldn’t it be nice if your teeth looked good too? |
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| HYGIENE |
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| It's more difficult to clean your teeth when they are crowded and overlapping. Inadequate cleaning is a major factor in tooth decay, gum disease and eventual tooth loss. Having your teeth straightened will make it easier for you to look after them. |
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| TOOTH WEAR |
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| Some bad bites lead to clenching, grinding, and excessive wear and/or uneven wear of the teeth |
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| GUM DAMAGE |
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in severe malocclusions the teeth can damage the gum.
For example, in cases of deep bite, the lower front teeth can bite into the gum behind the upper front teeth. |
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| JAW JOINT PROBLEM |
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| some bad bites stress the jaw joint causing damage and pain in and around the joint. |
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| SPEECH |
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| some people have difficulty speaking properly because of alignment problems with their teeth and jaws. |
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Clear Braces |
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Before - After |
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