01/09/2014
Long-lasting toothlessness wears out the organism as well
Even in case of losing one single tooth – but especially in case of large-scale toothlessness – in the mouth some demolishing processes begin. The proportion, position, function and physiological role of hard and soft parts change at the same time.
In case of considerable toothlessness – when there are only two or three teeth in the mouth, or there aren’t any – our tongue takes over the role of our teeth. It becomes too strong and too big and it intrudes to the place of our missing teeth; it occupies the place of our teeth. The organism is able to process food only if it is ground, and – as there are not any teeth – the strengthened, toughened tongue has to take over this role as well.
Sometimes toothlessness can be responsible for bad sleeping habits or for stomach-problems that is the result of insufficient chewing.
Other typical consequences of toothlessness are the different speaking problems that develop because of lost or imperfect front teeth. Beside the good usability there is another important factor that has to be taken into consideration when dentures are made: the high-level aesthetic appearance.
As a consequence of toothlessness the jaw-joint is also transformed: the jaw is shifted in frontal direction and it gets into a forced biting position. This may lead to several problems, to traumatic closing of dentures (for example edge- or front biting). Fortunately in most cases these problems can be corrected with well-made dentures.
It is very important and essential for dentures – especially well-made, high standard pieces of work – to show the natural beauty, harmony of the face, thus giving back the self-confidence of patients and – last but not least – to replace in a usable way the lost teeth.