Tooth loss is natural for milk teeth in children because they get replace by permanent teeth but losing permanent set of teeth even at old age causes various consequences like sagging face, impaired speech, reduced chewing ability, etc thus affecting overall health. About 25% of elders over 60 years have lost all of their teeth.
The sequences of bone loss are–
The following are a few reasons for tooth loss –
Poor Oral Hygiene
It leads to plaque accumulation resulting in tooth cavities, gums disease, and periodontal diseases and destroys supporting tissues, ligaments, and bones. Thus, leads to tooth loss. So, maintain good oral hygiene.
Improper Nutrition
The lack of certain nutrients affects the overall oral health likes Calcium for bone, as it supports the teeth. If decreased it may be associated with increased risk of tooth loss.
Diets rich with sugar and carbohydrates produce acids and may damage the teeth and gums.
Fear of Dentist
It is recommended to visit a dentist every 6 months for regular dental check up. You can visit the best dentist in Ashok Vihar i.e., Dr. Sachdeva’s Dental Institute. Moreover, not to delay any dental appointments as ignoring a cavity or bleeding gums may proceed to gum disease and in severe cases can lead to tooth loss.
Sports Injuries
Sports like football, basketball, hockey, etc can damage or break the teeth. It is one of the most important factors of tooth loss. So, it is recommended to wear a customized mouth guard at all times while playing these sports.
80% of dental injuries occur to the top front tooth.
Habits
Habits like tooth grinding and clenching of the jaw can wear down enamel or chip the teeth. In severe cases, due to the excessive force produce, the tooth may become mobile and fall off.
Smoking and drinking alcohol
Smokers are 2 times more prone to lose their teeth than non-smokers as smoking reduces the blood supply to the gums and increases the severity of the periodontal disease.
Consumption of alcohol also increases the risk of developing gum disease and finally tooth loss.
Malocclusions
Improper alignment of the tooth is associated with improper cleaning or difficult to effectively clean them. As a result, plaque accumulation is easy and can lead to gums and periodontal diseases.
The most important reason of tooth loss is not replacing previous loss teeth. It can cause a chain of events that can damage other teeth.
When a tooth is lost, due to the absence of stimulation there is no bone remodeling or growth thereby causing the surrounding bone to resorb at a faster rate.
If the lost tooth is not replaced in time the opposite and the adjacent teeth start to migrate into the empty space leading to disturbed occlusion and gum problems which ultimately lead to the loss of other teeth.
Thankfully with the advances in dentistry, there are various options for tooth replacement.
To date, a dental implant is the best option for tooth replacement. Dental implants are natural-looking artificial tooth place beneath the gums in the jaw. They improve aesthetics and physical functions like chewing and speaking efficacy. They also have a higher success rate with good strength and maintain overall oral health.
Better the sooner the replacement of the missing tooth because it will prevent bone resorption and migration of adjacent tooth but the problem arises when the age of the patient is younger or a teenager.
In a younger patient, as the jaw is growing implant placement is better if place later because as the patient grows the implant will still remain in the same place. So, it is best to wait the procedure until the full development of the jaw. Meanwhile, a temporary replacement can be given.
The tooth with its numerous contacts with each other throughout the day stimulates the alveolar bone and helps in continuous remodeling and rebuilding but without the tooth, bone loss occurs as there is lack of stimulation by the tooth in the alveolar bone.
To prevent bone loss after tooth removal, a bone graft can be placed immediately in the tooth socket. The graft will act as a scaffold for new bone formation and will reduce the rate of bone resorption. So, this procedure may be preferable in younger patient before their permanent replacement.
CONCLUSION
Carefully monitoring the bone status and other oral health in a younger patient till the final restoration is completed and with the advances in implantology, we can deliver the final smile worth the wait.
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