Fixed teeth or fixed fixtures are artificial teeth that are installed inside the mouth in the event of the loss of a natural tooth. With the aim of replacing missing teeth, giving the person a beautiful appearance, and improving the ability to chew food and speak, fixed teeth are available in the form of a fixed crown placed for one tooth or in the form of fixed bridges for several teeth together, and permanently installed in the mouth That is, it differs from movable teeth that can be placed and removed in the mouth at any time. Installing fixed teeth Fixed teeth can be installed by placing crowns on the supporting teeth, or by sticking the fixed teeth to be installed in the mouth with the supporting teeth until they become a piece that cannot be removed naturally, and the installation begins with local anesthesia in the mouth in the dental clinic, then attends The doctor removes the required tooth by dissolving it in order to reduce its size, so that it is suitable for receiving the cosmetic tooth, then the tooth sizes are taken by fingerprint using a template and paste, and handed over to the laboratory technician to make a new combination suitable in terms of shape and color for the natural teeth, but in the case of dental implants, the process is done on Two stages: The first stage: implanting the implant in the jawbone, and leaving it for at least four to six months, so that the jaw can build the bone around the tooth to stabilize it. The second stage: the installation of the artificial tooth over the implant that was implanted in the first stage, and in this way the implantation process ends. Suitable cases for fixing fixed teeth Infection with chronic gum disease that causes weakness and bone erosion, and then tooth loss. Non-restoration of teeth after root canal treatment. Front teeth are exposed to accidents that lead to their breaking or losing them. Tooth and root decay, which requires tooth extraction. Fixed dental installation difficulties Saliva secretion increases in the mouth. Difficulty speaking and eating for a while until the patient gets used to it. How to take care of fixed teeth Avoid grinding hard food between teeth Because they lead to damage to the bridge and fixed teeth. Get rid of the habit of squeaking teeth, and avoid chewing gum. Paying attention to the hygiene of the teeth, and brushing them on a daily basis using medical floss, toothpaste, and brushing. Visit the doctor regularly to avoid infections in the gums and teeth. Refer to the doctor when feeling discomfort and pain from fixed teeth. Fixed dental installation damage causes sensitivity to natural teeth. It does not give the proper shape to the natural teeth. It causes strong pain in the joint of the screwdriver if it is higher than the level of the natural teeth. Its installation requires removing the tooth nerve of the missing natural tooth.