Shindang-dong Dental Clinic: The Impact of Long-Term Tooth Loss on Adjacent Teeth

Shindang-dong Dental Clinic: The Impact of Long-Term Tooth Loss on Adjacent Teeth

Hello,

I am Dr. Kim Tae-young, the head director of Bareunyoung Dental Clinic in Shindang-dong, where the head director personally explains treatment cases.

When you think about implant treatment,

the thought of anesthesia might seem painful, and a vague fear can make it difficult to readily decide on treatment.

This is why we have patients who visit us a long time after their teeth have been extracted.

‘I need an implant, but I was scared to come to the dentist.’

This is a case where only the root remained for a long time after the crown of the tooth broke in the past, without any treatment.

One of the rearmost molars was lost, and the patient said they delayed treatment due to fear after the extraction and hearing about implants.

As you can see in the photo, because the supporting lower tooth was lost,

the opposing tooth extruded downwards over time.

The height of the teeth is like a staircase.

If the amount of extrusion is small and there is enough space, only the implant is placed without touching the extruded tooth.

However, in this patient's case, the tooth had extruded so much that there was no space for the implant,

making it a case where crown treatment was intentionally necessary.

‘Bareunyoung Dental Clinic's Painless Anesthesia System for Those Afraid of Anesthesia’

The biggest fear regarding dental treatment

is probably anesthesia.

When instruments move and treatment is performed in the mouth,

I believe that if pain occurs, one cannot help but feel fear about the treatment.

In fact, anyone can perform painless anesthesia.

By numbing the surface with an anesthetic gel or cream before anesthesia,

and administering the anesthetic slowly, pain can be minimized.

The patient trusted us and decided to proceed with the treatment.

The treatment difficulty itself was not high,

but sometimes I feel that communication with the patient is more important than the treatment itself.

It involves explaining the progress of the treatment and any potential anxieties to the patient beforehand, and reassuring them.

‘Implant Treatment in Space Secured After Crown Treatment’

Crown treatment of the opposing tooth was necessary to create the needed space.

Due to the significant extrusion, root canal treatment was unavoidable.

Fortunately, the implant prosthesis could also be stably completed in the sufficiently secured space.

By ideally matching the height of the teeth, occlusion formation was also made easier.

I believe that timing is crucial for all dental treatments.

Although only the affected area could have been treated or the tooth could have been saved,

when re-examined after some time, it often happens that adjacent teeth also need treatment,

or the tooth cannot be saved and extraction becomes necessary.

Therefore, even if there are no issues, coming for regular check-ups and simple examinations,

and creating an environment where treatment can be received in a timely manner, is also a good management method.

Today, we looked at cases that can occur when a tooth has been missing for a long time at #ShindangdongDentalClinic.

I hope today's case was helpful for any questions you may have,

and I will return with another beneficial case next time.

Thank you^^

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‘I believe that proper treatment leads to proper results. My goal is to create a trustworthy dental clinic where everyone who visits with worries can leave feeling reassured. – Bareunyoung Dental Clinic –’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What problems can arise if a missing tooth is left untreated for a long time?

Yes, it can affect surrounding teeth. Problems such as the opposing tooth extruding downwards or adjacent teeth tilting, leading to insufficient space for implant placement, can occur.

What happens if I delay implant treatment due to fear?

Yes, delaying treatment can cause the opposing tooth in the missing area to extrude, resulting in insufficient space for the implant. In such cases, additional crown treatment or root canal treatment may be required for the extruded tooth before implant placement.

How does Bareunyoung Dental Clinic reduce anesthesia pain?

Yes, we have a system to minimize pain. Before anesthesia, we numb the surface with a topical anesthetic or cream, and then slowly administer the anesthetic using a painless anesthesia machine to reduce discomfort.

How is treatment performed when there is insufficient implant space due to an extruded tooth?

Yes, additional treatment may be necessary. If the opposing tooth has extruded significantly, leading to insufficient implant space, crown treatment and root canal treatment are first performed on the extruded tooth to secure space, and then the implant is placed.

Why are regular dental check-ups important?

Yes, they are important for preventing complex treatments and receiving timely care. Even if there are no issues, regular check-ups allow for simple examinations, and when a problem arises, appropriate treatment can be received at the right time to prevent it from developing into a larger issue.