Artificial teeth, often referred to as dental prosthetics or dentures, are synthetic replacements for natural teeth. They are used when a person has lost their natural teeth due to various reasons, such as decay, injury, or disease. These artificial teeth are custom-made to fit a patient's mouth and restore their ability to chew, speak, and maintain an aesthetically pleasing smile.
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I want to get my tooth replaced. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I want to know about tooth replacement. One of my teeth is almost completely decayed. I want a new artificial tooth there. I want to get it replaced, I mean a new tooth there. What is the procedure? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I am glad to know that you are conscious about tooth replacement and that is a good thing that there is awareness. There are 2 ways you can get it replaced after extraction. Prosthodontic crown and bridge - It is a budget-wise option you can... Read Full »
I have bad smell in my gums due to replaced tooth. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a tooth replacement done in my lower front teeth one year back. It is permanent. Now it is smelling bad and the gum is irritating and kind of itchy. What causes this? And do I need to visit a dentist? Or is this normal? Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Agrawal Nishaben Ashokkumar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Bad smell and itchy gums are due to the accumulation of plaque and calculus on the teeth. In your case, it seems like there is an accumulation of plaque and calculus between the prosthesis (the artificial teeth) and gu... Read Full »
Does venography need false teeth to be removed, and what if the false teeth are fixed?
Query: Hello doctor, Does venography need false teeth to be removed, and what if the false teeth are fixed? Kindly advice. Read Full »
Dr. Madhan Kumar Madathupalayam Velusamy
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Venography is an investigation to study the vein patterns by giving intravenous contrast. As such, this procedure is a minor one, but always we need to be prepared for any emergency. Whenever there is a reaction, that situation has to be managed... Read Full »