Are Dental Implants indicated for congenitally missing teeth? - Dr. Manesh Chandra Sharma

Congenitally missing teeth also known as anodontia is when certain teeth mostly the permanent teeth are missing in the mouth since birth. Having a full complement of teeth very important for chewing giving support to the lips, cheeks and the muscles of the mouth, for intelligent speech and for good looks and for controlling the dynamics inside the mouth. Otherwise if some teeth are missing there is a high likelihood of teeth to drift and shift from their original position. For replacement of missing teeth in case of partial or complete anadontia implants have a very strong indication wherein we can replace the missing teeth for a life. At Colonel’s dental spa we have several successful cases of partial and complete anadontia for replacement of missing teeth.