A missing tooth creates a space that the surrounding teeth will try to fill in order to equalize the area. It is critical to understand which restoration will best suit your needs and to have the tooth replaced as soon as possible when deciding between a bridge, denture, or implant.

When a tooth is severely decayed or damaged beyond repair, it must be extracted. This is known as extraction, and it is usually followed by a restoration such as a bridge, denture, or implant. To prepare for the procedure, you will be given an anaesthetic to completely numb the area. After that, the damaged tooth will be extracted. After the tooth is extracted, artificial bone may be placed in the socket to keep the ridge intact.

The area will then be stitched to seal the gums. To accelerate the healing process, you will be given instructions on how to care for your mouth. To avoid complications, it is critical to replace the extracted tooth as soon as possible. If treatment is delayed, bone loss will begin in the surrounding area because the bone will no longer function as an anchor for the tooth. Furthermore, when all teeth are present in the mouth, each tooth contributes to the position of the adjacent teeth.