Missing Teeth
Missing Teeth
Loss of tooth or Teeth
- The jaws without teeth are called “edentulous”
- Partially edentulous- when a few teeth are missing from either upper or lower jaw
- Completely edentulous - when all teeth are missing
Signs and Symptoms
- Missing teeth
- Inability to chew
- Difficulty in speech in case of missing front teeth
- Unpleasant appearance and compromised smile
Causes
- Neglected, long standing decay which progresses to broken tooth and complete loss of tooth
- Untreated pyorrhoea, mobile teeth leading to complete loss of tooth /teeth
- Trauma/ road traffic accidents which lead to loss of front teeth
- Systemic diseases and bone disorders which weaken support and lead to tooth loss
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