Cosmetic problems caused by tooth loss
With the top premolar teeth missing, the premolars have no 'opposing force' and continue to erupt up.With the top premolar teeth missing, the premolars have no 'opposing force' and continue to erupt up.
With no posterior contact, all the force is placed on the front teeth, which in turn are overloaded and forced to move forward and outward.With no posterior contact, all the force is placed on the front teeth, which in turn are overloaded and forced to move forward and outward.
Progression of Cosmetic problems caused by tooth loss
Full dentition with all teeth in contactFull dentition (All teeth in contact)
Loss of bottom molars causes loss of posterior support.Loss of bottom molars causes loss of posterior support.

Loss of posterior support causes over eruption of back teeth into empty spaces. During biting and articulation, there are traumatic forces acting on the front teeth. This can cause spreading of the front teeth. This overeruption and splaying of the anterior teeth can reach severe levels and cause periodontal (gum) problems. Eventually, the lack of posterior support and overloading of the anterior teeth can result in tooth loss.

Over eruption of back teeth into empty spaces due to tooth lossOver eruption of back teeth into empty spaces
Over eruption of back teeth into empty spaces (Jaw open) due to tooth lossOver eruption of back teeth into empty spaces (Jaw open)
traumatic forces acting on the front teeth can cause teeth to spreadDuring biting and articulation, there are traumatic forces acting on the front teeth. This can cause spreading of the front top teeth.
During biting and articulation, there are traumatic forces acting on the front teeth. This can cause spreading of the front top teeth. 
 
View of front teeth spreading(Jaw open)
Severe levels of overeruption and splaying of teeth cause gum problemsOver time, this overeruption and splaying of the anterior teeth can reach severe levels and cause periodontal (gum) problems.
Severe levels of overeruption and splaying of teeth cause gum problemsSevere levels of overeruption and splaying (Jaw Open)
Case Study Images of Overeruption and Splaying due to tooth loss
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