Why is replacement of missing teeth essential?
Teeth in the oral cavity depend on each other and on the adjacent soft tissues (e.g. tongue and cheek) to remain in place. When a permanent tooth is lost due to tooth decay or due to injury, the adjacent normal teeth drift in to the space created by the missing tooth making them more prone to tooth decay and gum problems (due to difficulty in maintaining hygiene). The other problems faced are: • Difficulty in chewing • Reduced clarity in speech • Changes in the facial appearance due to the collapse of facial features.
