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If you lose a tooth
Treatment of implants, and how it differs from other treatments.

When teeth are lost due to periodontal disease or tooth decay, dentures are essential to improve appearance, maintain the ability to chew food, and keep remaining teeth in good condition.
If a tooth is left missing, the teeth next to it or directly above it, for example, become unstable, resulting in misalignment and, consequently, a worse bite. The purpose of using dentures is to stabilize the remaining teeth.
Dentures include bridges, dentures, and implants, but it is important to have a dentist explain to you the advantages, disadvantages, and treatment methods before you use them, and to understand them well before you choose them.

Treatment of implants, and how it differs from other treatments.

Implant treatment is currently the focus of much attention.
There are so many advantages compared to previous treatments.

  • leave as is

    Merit None
    Demerit
    • Teeth around the missing tooth move.
    • Opposing teeth float and weaken.
    • Decrease in chewing function
    • dyspraxia
    • Poor esthetics (appearance)
    medical expenses None

  • [Treatment]Bridge

    Merit
    • Good esthetics if prosthetics (artificial teeth to be covered) are chosen.
    • Not much difference in texture and taste compared to your own teeth.
    Demerit
    • Cutting down healthy teeth that don’t need to be cut down.
    • Increased burden on supporting healthy teeth
    • The jawbone in the area of missing teeth may gradually thin out.
    • Bone thinning can affect the alignment of teeth.
    • Long-term use may cause the bridge to fracture.
    medical expenses
    • Covered by insurance
    • Some materials may not be indicated depending on the materials used and may cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

  • [Treatment]Denture

    Merit
    • Relatively easy to treat because of the general treatment
    Demerit
    • Struggles with hard or sticky foods
    • May feel foreign, uncomfortable, or painful.
    • Easy to smell and stain, difficult to maintain
    • Esthetics are compromised by clasps and other clasps in dentures.
    medical expenses
    • Insurance coverage available
    • Some materials may not be indicated depending on the materials used and may cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

  • [Treatment]implant (esp. dental)

    Merit
    • Natural teeth and a beautiful mouth
    • Taste good without having to choose between foods.
    • Chewing with a sensation similar to that of one’s own teeth
    • Chewing function can be restored and energized.
    • Can be treated without grinding down healthy teeth.
    • One piece can be chewed as early as one month after treatment.
    Demerit
    • Requires the same level of surgery as tooth extraction
    • Some constitutions and diseases (e.g., severe diabetes) may not be treatable
    • Because implants are placed in the jawbone, great care must be taken to avoid bacterial infection. They can be maintained for a long time with proper cleaning habits and regular checkups.
    medical expenses
    • Not covered by insurance, but subject to medical expense deductible
    • Free treatment and varies from dentist to dentist, so please check.

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