Tooth Drifting

With all the teeth present, there is stability. Teeth are not actually rigid in the mouth, but stay in place due to a complex series of pressure contacts and eruption forces.

Side view of full mouth of teeth where the teeth are stableFull mouth of healthy teeth.
Missing lower molarMissing lower molar















Single tooth loss in the lower arch can result in the tooth drifting forward 
Single tooth loss in the lower arch can result in the tooth drifting forward
Poor contact and periodontal (gum) problems around the moving tooth. 
This creates poor contact and periodontal (gum) problems around the moving tooth.













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