missing teeth and how to replace them

Question 1

why do patients have missing teeth?

Answer 1

cancer
caries
periodontics
abscess
hypodontia
trauma

Question 2

what are the anatomical consequences of missing teeth?

Answer 2

extra-oral
-change in facial appearance
-tmj problems
intra-oral
-alveolar resorption
-tooth movement
-toothwear
unwanted tooth movement
-drifting and tilting

Question 3

what are the aesthetic consequences of missing teeth?

Answer 3

loss of hard and soft tissues which support the face

Question 4

what are the functional consequences of missing teeth?

Answer 4

mastication

speech

Question 5

what is the other consequence of missing teeth?

Answer 5

psychological

Question 6

what are the options to replace missing teeth?

Answer 6

resin bonded bridgework
conventional bridgework
implant crowns
implant bridgework
RPD
complete denture
implant retained denture

Question 7

what are the 3 types of complete denture?

Answer 7

removable
-no attachments
implant retained
-snaps in place
implant supported
-screw retained & non-removable