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A single missing tooth can be replaced with an implant crown, a fixed dental bridge, or a removable partial denture, depending on the bone, neighboring te.
The short answer
A single missing tooth can be replaced with an implant crown, a fixed dental bridge, or a removable partial denture, depending on the bone, neighboring teeth, and your health.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
An implant is a titanium fixture in the jaw supporting a separate crown; a bridge uses crowns on adjacent teeth to support a replacement tooth; a partial denture clips to other teeth and is removable.
What can you do next?
A dentist examines the gap, gums, bite, and neighboring roots, then may use dental radiographs or three-dimensional imaging. Treatment may include removing a damaged tooth, allowing tissues to heal, placing an implant, preparing bridge teeth, or taking impressions for a denture.
When should you seek dental care?
Seek care promptly if the gap follows trauma, or if there is pain, swelling, infection, or a sharp tooth edge. Delayed replacement can allow neighboring teeth to tilt and the opposing tooth to move into the space.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask which option protects the neighboring teeth, whether bone grafting is needed, how the bite will be checked, and how the replacement will be cleaned.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main thing to remember?
The visible replacement tooth is called a crown, pontic, or denture tooth depending on the treatment.
When should this be checked?
Seek care promptly if the gap follows trauma, or if there is pain, swelling, infection, or a sharp tooth edge. Delayed replacement can allow neighboring teeth to tilt and the opposing tooth to move into the space.