24 years
There's a gap between my upper teeth. What is the best way to fix them or fill the gap? I also have a missing tooth, what should I do?
Jul 24, 2014
Diastema or gap between the teeth is an adjustable dental condition. This includes traditional braces, Invisalign, dental bands or direct dental bonding to make the teeth wider and thus fill up the space.
One problem with orthodontic correction is relapse: There is a strong propensity for the gap to reappear after treatment.This can be addressed by bonding a permanent retainer to the inside surfaces of the teeth to prevent the diastemia from reopening.and concerning the missed tooth the dentist will make you artificial one instead depending on your teeth measures .
One problem with orthodontic correction is relapse: There is a strong propensity for the gap to reappear after treatment.This can be addressed by bonding a permanent retainer to the inside surfaces of the teeth to prevent the diastemia from reopening.and concerning the missed tooth the dentist will make you artificial one instead depending on your teeth measures .
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Various options exist to compensate the gap and get around the missing tooth.
Although I don't have full details(which tooth is missing? Is it frontal? Is the gap due to the missing tooth? Is it a simple diastema?) I can safely say that options rely on:
-orthodontic treatment: although it takes up to 1.5 yrs on average, the result is sustainable and balanced. If done properly and correctly, there will not be recidivism.
- implant in the missing tooth site: however esthetic considerations are to be made if the missing tooth is frontal and isolated
-prostodontics and crowns: if your teeth are damaged and deteriorating, the teeth can be filed and crown compensating esthetics, gaps and missing teeth. However if teeth are not damaged it would be a shame to file them.
Composite for a simple diastema
Although I don't have full details(which tooth is missing? Is it frontal? Is the gap due to the missing tooth? Is it a simple diastema?) I can safely say that options rely on:
-orthodontic treatment: although it takes up to 1.5 yrs on average, the result is sustainable and balanced. If done properly and correctly, there will not be recidivism.
- implant in the missing tooth site: however esthetic considerations are to be made if the missing tooth is frontal and isolated
-prostodontics and crowns: if your teeth are damaged and deteriorating, the teeth can be filed and crown compensating esthetics, gaps and missing teeth. However if teeth are not damaged it would be a shame to file them.
Composite for a simple diastema
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