This document discusses options for replacing missing teeth, including bridges, partial dentures, full dentures, and dental implants. Bridges involve grinding down adjacent teeth and securing a false tooth or teeth between them. Implants involve surgically placing posts in the jawbone, with crowns attached after healing. Dentures are removable options made of acrylic that can replace some or all missing teeth. The best option depends on a patient's individual clinical situation and needs discussion between dentist and patient.

1. DENTAL SECTION
FOR PATIENT

2. Dr. Sherif Tehemar

3. • Missing tooth/teeth are replaced either
by
– Porcelain bridge
– Partial denture
– Full denture
– Dental implants

4. • Replace one or more teeth
• The adjacent teeth are
grinded
• Impressions for mouth are
taken to record the jaws
• Bridge is fabricated in the
dental laboratory
• The bridge is inserted in
the mouth.

5. • Bridge can be made from full porcelain
or porcelain with metal framework.
• The first type is used in the anterior
area because of its high esthetic profile.
• The later type is always used in the
posterior area of the jaws to replace
molar teeth so it can resist the force of
chewing.

6. • Replace one or more teeth
• The implant is inserted in the
first stage after sepecial
clinical and radiographic
examinations
• The waiting period ranges
from 2-6 months
• Crown is fabricated in the
dental lab then inserted in the
mouth
• Please refer to the implant
section for more information

7. • Patient who has lost all his
teeth can benefit from the full
denture.
• Full denture can be made
from acrylic material (plastic)
or metal.
• This procedure requires
multiple sessions in the dental
office.
• Denture can be made
immediately following teeth
extraction or later.

8. • Patient who has lost one
or more teeth can benefit
from partial denture.
• Partial denture is similar
to full denture in that it
requires multiple sessions
and can be made from
acrylic material or metal.
• As full denture, partial
denture can be fabricated
immediately following
tooth extraction or later.

9. • The clinical condition is the key factor
in determining the type of restoration
that the patient needs.
• It is the responsibility of the dentist to
inform the patient about his dental
condition and the treatment options
available.
• A panoramic dental X-ary is always
required to confirm the diagnosis.

10. • Replacing missing teeth is always a
challenge. The dentist uses all the
information available to reach the best
treatment option. There are several
factors that contribute to the success of
the replacement procedure (patient,
laboratory, dentist..). A realistic
expectation of the patient is mandatory
for the success of the procedure.