Loss of teeth can be an extremely upsetting event for patients, and concerns around immediate replacement of teeth for aesthetic and functional reasons can weigh heavily on patients’ minds [1, 2]. Replacing missing teeth immediately after extraction, without restrictions for future solutions, is clearly attractive for both patients and dentists [3]. There are a wide range of options available for immediate placement of teeth (Fig. 7.1), and in this short article, we discuss the options available with relevant advantages and disadvantages and tips on how to optimise outcomes in support of our patients.

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Practical Tips for the Immediate Replacement of Teeth

  • Prashanti Eachempati,
  • Ewen McColl

摘要

Loss of teeth can be an extremely upsetting event for patients, and concerns around immediate replacement of teeth for aesthetic and functional reasons can weigh heavily on patients’ minds [1, 2]. Replacing missing teeth immediately after extraction, without restrictions for future solutions, is clearly attractive for both patients and dentists [3]. There are a wide range of options available for immediate placement of teeth (Fig. 7.1), and in this short article, we discuss the options available with relevant advantages and disadvantages and tips on how to optimise outcomes in support of our patients.