Cosmetic Problems Caused by Tooth Loss

Full Dentition

Full dentition (All teeth in contact)

Loss of Bottom Molars

Loss of bottom molars causes loss of posterior support.

Overeruption

Over eruption of back teeth into empty spaces

View with Jaw Open

Over eruption of back teeth into empty spaces (Jaw open)

All biting force is transferred to front teeth

This can cause spreading of the front top teeth.

View with Jaw Open

View of front teeth spreading(Jaw open)

On top of Splayed Teeth - Gum Problems Results

Over time, the overeruption and splaying can reach severe levels and cause gum problems.

Severe Splaying (Jaw Open)

Severe levels of overeruption and splaying (Jaw Open)

Side view of partially edentulous jaw

The existing teeth with no opposing forces continue to erupt.

Displaced Force Causes Splaying

When all the force is placed on the front teeth, they can be forced forward & outward.

Case Study Images of Overeruption and Splaying due to tooth loss

Splaying due to Tooth Loss

Overeruption of the Teeth

Tooth Loss Induced Splaying and Overeruption

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