What Should I Do If I Lose a Tooth Due to Periodontal Disease?

Tooth loss caused by periodontal disease can usually be alleviated through removable prosthodontics, fixed prosthodontics, and implant prosthodontics.

1. Removable Prosthodontics: If the symptoms of periodontal disease are not particularly severe, a small part of the surrounding teeth can be ground down to make a removable denture for easy wearing. Patients should pay attention to cleaning after meals to avoid foreign objects getting stuck between the dentures.

2. Fixed Prosthodontics: If the patient's periodontal disease is more severe, after healing, a pontic needs to be placed on the adjacent two teeth to fix the denture. This restoration method is sturdy and has good occlusal force. Patients should avoid eating excessively hard foods to prevent damaging the denture.

3. Implant Prosthodontics: After periodontal disease is healed, if the patient's gums are in good condition and can meet the requirements for dental implants, implant prosthodontics can also be performed. Implant prosthodontics is currently a good method for tooth restoration, not only with good appearance but also without damaging other dental tissues. Patients need to take anti-inflammatory drugs orally under the guidance of a doctor, such as Amoxicillin Capsules and Artificial Calculus Bovis and Metronidazole Capsules, to reduce inflammation.

It is recommended that patients pay attention to oral hygiene, cultivate the good habit of brushing teeth in the morning and evening, and rinsing their mouths after meals. Pay attention to diet and consume more food high in calcium for maintenance, which is more beneficial to dental health.