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Essix restoration: a novel approach for transitional teeth replacement.

Avani Patel¹, Paranjay Prajapati, Rajesh Sethuraman

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Area of Science:

Dental prosthetics and restorative dentistry.

Background:

Tooth loss, particularly anterior teeth, causes significant psychological distress and functional impairment (e.g., altered pronunciation).
Immediate replacement of lost teeth is often not feasible due to various local, systemic, and pathological factors.

Observation:

Patients experiencing tooth loss may feel a profound sense of organ loss, impacting self-esteem and social interactions.
Individuals in professions requiring public presentation (e.g., media, performing arts) are particularly affected by compromised aesthetics and speech.

Findings:

Several transitional tooth replacement options exist, some necessitating adjacent tooth preparation.
Essix restorations provide a viable, aesthetically pleasing, and user-friendly temporary tooth replacement solution.

Implications:

Essix restorations offer an effective method for managing the aesthetic and functional challenges associated with temporary tooth loss.
This approach can significantly improve the quality of life for patients awaiting definitive tooth replacement.