Defects in the dentition

Defects in the dentition - the absence of one or more teeth with a violation of the integrity of the dental arch. Formed as a result of tooth loss due to complications of caries, periodontal diseases, trauma. Possible congenital adentia or delay of eruption of individual teeth.

Symptoms. The chewing function is broken, one part is overloaded, the other is not functioning, teeth are displaced and deformation of the occlusal surfaces occurs. Possible violation of pronunciation, cosmetic defect.

Clinical manifestations depend on the localization (upper and lower jaw, anterior or lateral sections of the dentition) and the extent of the defect. Distinguish defects included - with preserved teeth on both sides and end, when the defect is limited only from the front. The clinic also depends on the type of bite, the condition of the teeth and periodontal disease, the reasons for the loss of teeth, the timing of their loss and the age of the patient.

Treatment. With included defects of the dentition and healthy periodontium-replacement with bridge prostheses. One-sided and bilateral end defects of dental rows are replaced by removable, preferably clasp (arched) dentures. Implants open the prospect of replacing the end defects of the dentition with bridges.

Forecast. Rational prosthetics ensure the restoration of the function of chewing, speech and the preservation of the remaining teeth. Without the restoration of lost teeth, secondary deformations of the dentition are formed, parodontia is affected, and the temporomandibular joint is possibly affected. With improper prosthetics, premature loss of supporting teeth.