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BDS, MDS - Orthodontics
- Delhi State Dental Council registration number A-6723 (2015).
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Missing Teeth in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi
A missing tooth leaves a gap that can make eating, speaking and smiling harder, and there are three main ways to fill it. At Orion Dental Clinic, a dentist in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), South Delhi, this page compares dentures, bridges and implants using the figures from systematic reviews, explains who each suits, and says what can go wrong, in plain language.
Care is planned by Dr Anupam Sinha (BDS, MDS) and Dr Natalia DeSilva (BDS, MDS). Ask as many questions as you need before you decide.
- Usually needed to make dentures, then a fitting appointment, according to the NHS 1
- A few weeks
- Conventional bridges still in place after 10 years, in 19 studies 2
- 89.1%
- Untreated gum disease or decay has to be controlled before any replacement 3
- Gum disease first
- A lower denture held by two implants gave better comfort and satisfaction than a conventional one 4
- 2 implants
These figures come from NHS patient information and systematic reviews, listed at the end of the page. They describe average results. Your dentist will explain what applies to your own mouth.
Medically reviewed by Dr Anupam Sinha, BDS, MDS - Orthodontics, .
Quick answer
Missing teeth at Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi can be replaced with dentures, a bridge or an implant, or the gap can be left. Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva explain each after an examination. Bridges and implants are fixed, dentures can be taken out, and each has limits.
01 Overview
How can missing teeth be replaced in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
Teeth are lost to decay, gum disease, injury or extraction, and some people are born with teeth missing. A gap can make eating and speaking harder and can change how the face and smile look.1 There are three main ways to replace teeth, and a fourth choice is to leave the gap.
Dentures are removable false teeth for one or more teeth or a whole jaw, and they usually take a few weeks to make.1 A bridge joins a false tooth to crowns on the teeth either side, so it is fixed, and in a review of 19 studies 89.1% of conventional bridges were still in place after ten years.2 An implant is a titanium post placed in the jawbone to hold a crown, bridge or denture, and 96.8% of implants were still in place after five years in a systematic review.3
Each choice has its own page. Our pages on dentures, dental bridges and single tooth implants explain the evidence, the steps and the risks in detail, and this page helps you compare them.
No single way suits every gap, and the right one depends on the gap, the teeth beside it and what you want.
02 Candidacy
Who needs to replace missing teeth in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
Not every gap has to be filled, and the dentist decides with you after an examination and X-rays.
When replacement is usually advised
When another plan may be needed
- A gap at the back that does not affect chewing or appearance, which can sometimes be left.
- Untreated gum disease or decay, which has to be controlled before any replacement.3
- A health condition or smoking habit that affects healing, which needs a plan with your doctor.
- A wish to avoid surgery or shaping of neighbouring teeth, which points to dentures.1
Replacement is a choice, and leaving a gap is one of the options the dentist should discuss.
03 Options
Which options replace missing teeth in Greater Kailash 1?
The three methods differ in whether they are fixed, what they need from the other teeth and how long they last in the studies.
Dentures to replace missing teeth
Removable false teeth that rest on the gums and may clip onto remaining teeth. They need no surgery and usually take a few weeks to make.1 A lower denture held by two implants gave better comfort, stability and satisfaction than a conventional lower denture in a review.4
Removable 1
Implants, bridges and dentures can also be combined, for example an implant to hold a lower denture.
| Denture | Bridge | Implant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed or removable | Removable 1 | Fixed 2 | Fixed, or holds a denture 34 |
| What the studies found | Better with two implants on the lower jaw 4 | 89.1% in place at 10 years 2 | 96.8% at 5 years 3; 94.6% at 13.4 years 5 |
| Main limit | Can loosen and needs daily cleaning 1 | Neighbouring teeth are shaped 2 | Needs surgery and healing time |
Fixed options feel more like natural teeth, and dentures are simpler and need no surgery.
04 Procedure
How is a plan for missing teeth made, step by step?
Every case is individual, so your steps may differ. This is the usual order.
The plan starts with the health of the mouth, and the choice is made with you after the options are compared.
Questions about the missing teeth
The dentist asks which teeth are missing, when and why they were lost, how you eat and speak now, and what bothers you about the gap.
Examining the mouth for tooth replacement
The dentist examines the gums, bite and remaining teeth, and takes X-rays to see the bone and the roots next to the gap.
Treating disease first
Decay and gum disease are treated, and teeth that cannot be saved are dealt with, before any replacement is made.
Comparing the options
You talk through dentures, a bridge, an implant and leaving the gap, with the figures, what each needs from neighbouring teeth and bone, and how long each takes.123
Choosing and planning
You choose with the dentist, and a plan is made, including any imaging, models or healing time.
Making and fitting the replacement
The denture, bridge or implant crown is made and fitted, and checked for fit, bite and appearance.1
Review and care
You return for checks, and learn how to clean the replacement and the teeth around it.
05 Aftercare
Looking after your replacement teeth in Greater Kailash 1
Your dentist will give you written instructions, and those come first.
Dentures
Brush the dentures morning and evening with soft soap or washing-up liquid, not toothpaste, take them out at night and keep them in water or a cleaning solution.1
Bridges
Clean carefully under the false tooth every day with floss or interdental brushes, and keep to regular check-ups, because decay and gum disease are the commonest causes of bridge loss.2
Implants
Clean around the implant crown every day and keep to regular reviews, because gum disease can affect implants too.3
Check-ups
Keep regular visits so that the dentist can check the replacement and the teeth around it.
When to call us
Call the clinic on 098115 01995 if a denture, bridge or crown comes loose or breaks, if the gum around it is painful, swollen or bleeding, or if the bite feels uneven. If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, or swelling that spreads across your face or neck, call 112 or go to a hospital emergency department.
Whatever replaces the tooth needs daily cleaning and regular check-ups.
06 Limits and risks
When is replacing a missing tooth not the right choice?
Every replacement asks for effort, time or surgery, and some gaps can be left. These are situations where another plan may be better:
- A gap that does not affect chewing or appearance.
- Untreated gum disease or decay.
- Difficulty cleaning a removable denture or around a bridge.
- A health condition that makes surgery unsuitable.
- A wish for a fixed result when the other teeth are too weak to support a bridge.
In these cases treating the mouth first, a different method or leaving the gap may be better.
Risks and complications
Bridges can fail and need the neighbouring teeth. Only 71.1% of conventional bridges had no complication at ten years, and decay and gum disease led to loss of 2.6% and 0.7% of them.2
Dentures can loosen. Gums and jawbone change with age, which can leave dentures loose, and poorly cleaned dentures can cause a sore mouth.1
Implants need surgery and care. The figures are for implants that were looked after and followed up, and implant tissues can become inflamed, as the implant page explains.35
Averages are not promises. The figures come from groups of patients, and most studies are older, so your dentist should explain what is likely for you.23
A good plan names these limits and compares all the options, including leaving the gap.
07 Your visit
What happens at your first missing teeth appointment?
At your first visit, a dentist at Orion Dental Clinic asks which teeth are missing, how long ago they were lost and how you manage now. You are asked about your health, medicines, smoking, allergies and any earlier dentures, bridges or implants.
The dentist examines your mouth and takes X-rays. You then talk through the options, what each needs, how long each takes, what the risks are and what leaving the gap would mean, and you can take your time to decide.
The first visit is for comparing options, and nothing is done until you choose.
08 Why this clinic
Why choose Orion Dental Clinic for missing teeth in Greater Kailash 1?
You meet the doctors who plan your replacement, and you can ask them to compare the options for your mouth.
Dr Natalia DeSilva
BDS, MDS - Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Delhi State Dental Council registration number A 11417 (2013), and Karnataka State Dental Council A-13203 (2003).
Doctors you can ask
Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva see patients who have lost teeth, and patients mention both in their reviews.
Every option under one roof
Dentures, bridges and implants can be compared at the same clinic, by the same doctors.
Imaging on site
Imaging is available at the clinic, so the X-rays used for planning can be taken there.
Ask the dentist to compare all three options and to say what leaving the gap would mean.
09 Reviews
Patient reviews of Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1
“I went for a consultation with Dr Natalia. I was very happy with her services. She was kind and very professional. I had multiple implants in the past and I could easily see she could handle complicated dental situations. Thank you Dr. Natalia for your help! I highly recommend Dr. Natalia as well as her dental clinic.”
“Very professional and a great job done with my implant. I can barely feel it!”
“Dr Natalia was super gentle. She explained the processes to me which made me feel at ease.”
10 Visit us
Missing teeth treatment in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), Delhi: location and hours
Mon to Sat, 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Orion Dental Clinic Basement, E 75, Greater Kailash-1,Greater Kailash Enclave I
New Delhi, Delhi 110048
098115 01995
| Monday to Saturday | 9:30 am to 8:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
If you are looking for a dentist for missing teeth in Greater Kailash or nearby, Orion Dental Clinic is in the basement of E 75, Greater Kailash Enclave 1 (GK 1), opposite Anubhav Play School, with the entrance at Gate 1, so call or message us on WhatsApp to book an appointment and use the map for directions. More about the clinic: dentist in Greater Kailash.
11 Travelling patients
Visiting Delhi with missing teeth?
Replacing teeth usually needs several visits: dentures take a few weeks to make and then need adjusting,1 and implants need months of healing before the final tooth. Tell us how long you can stay and we will say which choice fits, and what could be continued with a dentist at home. Send recent X-rays and the dates you can travel, so that we can say honestly whether the whole replacement is practical on this visit.
You can read about how dental tourism in Delhi works.
Plan the replacement around the weeks it takes, and decide early who will do the follow-up.
12 Questions
Replace missing teeth in Greater Kailash 1: questions patients ask
How can I replace a missing tooth?
With a denture, a bridge or an implant. You can also leave the gap, and the dentist should discuss that as an option.
Which is the most durable way to replace a tooth?
How long do dentures take?
It usually takes a few weeks for dentures to be made, and you are given another appointment for the fitting.1
Do bridges damage the neighbouring teeth?
The teeth either side of the gap are shaped to carry crowns, and decay and gum disease on them are the commonest reasons bridges are lost.2
Do implants need surgery?
Yes. A titanium post is placed in the jawbone and heals before the crown is fitted, and your dentist will give the timeline for your mouth.3
Is an implant denture better than a normal denture?
A lower denture held by two implants gave better comfort, stability, speech, chewing and satisfaction than a conventional one in a review.4
Can I leave a gap?
Sometimes, for example a gap at the back that does not affect chewing or appearance, but ask your dentist what a gap would mean for your bite.
Can I replace several teeth at once?
Yes. Several teeth can be replaced by a bridge, an implant bridge, a partial denture or a mix, and the dentist will explain which suits your mouth.1
Where can I find a dentist for missing teeth near me in South Delhi?
Orion Dental Clinic is a dentist for missing teeth in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), in the basement of E 75, Greater Kailash Enclave 1, opposite Anubhav Play School, with the entrance at Gate 1. Patients come for missing teeth in Greater Kailash from Kailash Colony, CR Park, Nehru Place, Lajpat Nagar, Defence Colony and South Extension. Call or message us on WhatsApp to book an appointment.
13 Second opinion
A gap you would like to fill, or teeth you are about to lose?
A consultation lets you compare the options for your own mouth, and ask what leaving the gap would mean, before you commit to anything. Bring any earlier X-rays and reports. The dentist will examine your mouth, explain what they find and describe each option fairly. There is no form to fill in: message us on WhatsApp or call, and we will find a time that suits you.
14 Related
Related treatments and guides
Dentures
Read this for removable replacements.
Dental Bridges
Read this for fixed replacements held by the neighbouring teeth.
Replacing one missing tooth with an implant
Read this for a replacement held by the jawbone.
Patient guides
Multiple Missing Teeth: Your Options With Dental Implants
How implants can replace several missing teeth with bridges or full-arch teeth, compared with dentures and conventional bridges, and what each needs.
What Happens If You Do Not Replace a Missing Tooth?
What can change in your mouth when a missing tooth is left unreplaced, from bone loss and drifting teeth to chewing and speech, and what your options are.
Dental Implants for Missing Molars: What to Know
Why replacing a missing molar matters, how implants cope with heavy chewing forces, and what is different about placing them at the back of the jaw.
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- NHS website. Dentures (false teeth) (patient information). Page review date 19 March 2025. www.nhs.uk/conditions/dentures/
- Tan K, Pjetursson BE, Lang NP, Chan ES. A systematic review of the survival and complication rates of fixed partial dentures (FPDs) after an observation period of at least 5 years. III. Conventional FPDs. Clinical Oral Implants Research, 2004;15(6):654-666. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15533126/
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This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.