What in dentistry is it called to replace a missing tooth?
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Now that the tooth is decayed you have several options\n1.  Crown Lengthening and crown; Since there the body (coronal portion)of the tooth is gone.  You can have a procedure done to actually remove bone to expose healthy root structure(usually no more than 2mm).  this procedure allows the dentist finish a crown on the health tooth structure. This procedure is destructive to bone but is usually chosen by the patient who is not ready to loose a natural tooth. \n\n2.  Bridge; You can have the tooth removed and have a bridge placed.    This is an option provided that it is not the last tooth in the arch.  so there has to be a tooth in the front and the back, to allow the bridge to be placed. \n\n3.  You can have tooth removed and have an implant placed.  This is by far the most expensive in the short term but has the potential to cost you less in the long-term since implants don't decay.  The only risk is of structural failure and bone infection (low with reasonable care).  this is      a great option.  However prices can skyrocket if you need a bone graft.  Since you had the root canal a couple of years ago chances are the bone is still pretty good in your case.\n\n4.  You can have the tooth removed and have a "flipper" made.  The is a plastic partial denture, made to fill the space.  This is an option if funds are limited and you need the gap filled for aesthetic purposes.  \n\n5.  You can have a removable permanent denture made.  This is similar to the flipper, but the design is different.  It has metal bars and lots of spaced to allow the tissues to breath thus allowing it to be used long-term without harming the gums.  \n\nPrices range from $350 for a flipper, to $3500 for implant and crown.    \n\ngood luck
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If the Apicoectomy was INDEED the last resort to save a root canaled tooth then I believe there is no better alternative other than to extract the diseased tooth and either place a dental implant or a bridge.  An apicoectomy is done if the root canal performed on the said tooth is failing and only amputation can preserve the rest of the integrity of the tooth.  \n\nOne thing though, there are different bone fillers after the apicoectomy renders the adjacent bone hollow.  You may want to ask your general dentist or your periodontist about it.
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How many teeth did you lose?  That makes a difference in deciding whether you should go with a partial, or a full denture.  Implants are an option, but as someone already mentioned, they are expensive-- about a grand per tooth.  A partial is not a bad thing.  A denture is not a bad thing.  You would be amazed at how many hollywood smiles you see that are really nothing but gums behind it all.  You should considr this a blessing rather than a curse, as you are now "forced" to get the perfect smile.  Don't fret. If the rest of your teeth that remain after the accident, are in need of dental assistance, keep them if you can afford to do so, but if not-- lose them and create your own smile and make the rest of the world envy it.  No one has to know, and it's nothing to be ashames of.  Getcha' grill done!  It's all about presentation.  I went down to Matamoros, Mexico to get my grill done.  I saved a ****load, and had a blast in the "mercado", drinkig Margaritas at the same time.  If you want my dentist's number, call me.  radio.djay@yahoo.com
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a complicated question! alot depends on which tooth it is. obviously the front teeth are smaller and cannot handle the loss of alot of the tooth structure before either needing a crown or the decay getting into the nerve in which case- typically- it would need a root canal, a build up AND a crown to protect it.\n\nif it is a premolar or molar- you have a little more room to work with as far as restoring it with a filling instead of a crown, however, many times if it becomes a 3 or 4 surface restoration(where the decay has taken away the sides , the middle and other areas)- a crown might be the best protection for it because the large fillings can fracture or the rest of the tooth can fracture away from the filling. a filling repairs the tooth from the inside out kind of and a crown restores the tooth by completely covering it.\n\ni hope this helped explain it a little
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Replace the teeth at your own expense.  It's not really your fault, but your "old lady" thinks it is.
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I thik you mean a jaw repositioning or re-section where they move your jaw in relation to your maxilla.\n\nYes it is done all the time.  There are some very experienced specialist in this field.  You wont need luck if you choose someone experienced.
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Human teeth don't grow back. As most mammals, we are diphyodont, that is, we have 2 generations of teeth (milk teeth, and definitive teeth). We change our incisors, canines and premolars once during childhood, and our molars (which have no replacement) grow later and slower (some people never get their 3rd molar). \nSo if you lose your milk teeth, you get a second set; but if you lose your definitive teeth, it means dentures.\n\nOther vertebrates are polyphyodont (or oligophyodont), that is, they have multiple generations of teeth and constantly replace them.
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A tooth location would be helpful.
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Dental fillings are inserted as restorations in the treatment of dental cavities, after drilling out the cavities. The purpose of drilling is to remove the enamel and dentin that has had its structural integrity compromised by the invasion of acid-producing bacteria. However, once the infected hard tissues have been removed, the resulting cavity preparation must be filled in order to restore structural integrity to the tooth. This will prevent further damage to the tooth and hopefully avoid the eventual need for the tooth to be extracted.\n\nContents [hide]\n1 Types \n1.1 Amalgam ( also called silver filling ) \n1.2 Composite resin ( also called white or plastic filling ) \n1.3 Glass Ionomer Cement \n1.4 Resin-Ionomer Cement \n1.5 Porcelain (ceramic) \n1.6 Gold \n1.7 Other historical fillings \n2 Replacement fillings \n3 See also \n4 References \n \n\n\n[edit]\nTypes\n[edit]\nAmalgam ( also called silver filling )\nAmalgam fillings are an alloy of mercury (from 43% to 54%) along with silver, tin, zinc and copper. Due to the known toxicity of mercury, the main component of amalgam fillings, there is an ongoing dental amalgam controversy on the use of this filling material.\n\nAfter widespread adoption and wildly varying standards, the multitude of formulas for making amalgams were standardised into the gamma-2-phase amalgam formula in 1895.
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I had been in an accident that left me with shattered front teeth. I was self-conscious about it. Before I could get them fixed, some jackass (a complete stranger) walked up to me and very coldly said, "Your teeth look sooooo stupid. Why do you walk around looking like that? You'd better get those teeth fixed RIGHT NOW because your f**ked-up face is making me want to puke." I was really embarrassed. Did he think that I didn't realize that my dental work was messed up? There are little things called "appointments" that you have to make with doctors to get things done, you know. I had to wait until the dental clinic could get me in for that large a repair job, because it was going to be a rather long ordeal. Anyway, that comment was the absolute last thing I needed to hear.
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you could simply call a dentists office, or try calling their dept or ministry of health, good luck
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ask your dentist where he goes to get his work done.
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That's a dead tooth, you need to see your dentist. The tooth will probably have to be removed and replaced.
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you have something in your teeth
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Bring the tooth to a local museum or college.\n\nThey should be able to help you identify the tooth.
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See a dentist there are different options to fix gaps in your teeth such as bonding, veneers, crowns, braces.
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Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.), Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), or D.D.S (Doctor of Dental Science or Doctor of Dental Surgery)