Today, dental implants represent the most advanced system for the replacement of missing teeth. While conventional fixed bridges and dentures remain effective and satisfying ways to replace missing teeth, dental implants come the closest to replicating the look, feel, and function of a natural smile.
Enjoy The Benefits Of A Complete And Beautiful Smile
With dental implants, you can once again enjoy all your favorite foods and speak and smile with renewed confidence and ease. Because dental implants behave in much the same way as the roots of natural teeth, they provide unrivaled stability for the placement of a broad range of dental prostheses, including crowns and bridges up to a complete set of teeth. For patients who wear full dentures, dental implants also provide the added stability and retention needed to improve comfort and fit while preventing any embarrassing slippage.
A Versatile Solution For The Replacement Of Missing Teeth
Types of Dental Implants:
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Single-tooth implant
When a single tooth is missing, a dental implant restored with a crown replicates a natural tooth in almost every way. Best of all, it’s no longer necessary to fabricate a three-unit bridge, involving the preparation and crowning of any adjacent teeth. As a self-supporting and fully functional entity, a single tooth implant offers patients an excellent solution for reestablishing a complete and attractive smile.
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Implant-supported fixed bridges
Unlike a traditional fixed bridge to replace multiple missing teeth, an implant-supported bridge does not require the preparation and crowning of any adjacent natural teeth. Instead, it relies on a select number of strategically placed dental implants to support all the crowns and replacement teeth needed. Typically used to replace two or more missing teeth, an implant-supported bridge preserves the integrity of the adjacent natural teeth while providing the ongoing bone stimulation needed to prevent bone shrinkage and maintain facial contours.
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Full arch replacement with four or six Implants
As an alternative to full dentures, a complete set of replacement teeth supported by four or six strategically placed implants successfully reestablishes a smile that looks, feels, and functions like a natural one. Unlike conventional dentures, this approach offers a fixed solution that’s both stable and non-removable. While eliminating the need for messy denture adhesives and having to take any dentures out to clean and sanitize them, it boosts confidence as one speaks, smiles, and chews. It also permits the immediate placement of an attractive set of temporary teeth, with a permanent set to follow once the implants become fully integrated with the surrounding bone.
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Implant-retained denture
As the name implies, this type of denture attaches to a select number of strategically placed implants in the upper or lower jaw. These small surgical posts provide precise points of attachment for the overlying denture and add a significant measure of stability and retention. This added level of security enables one to smile, speak, and eat with greater confidence and ease.
If you are struggling with tooth loss and looking for the latest solutions for the replacement of missing teeth, contact our office today. We’re happy to look at your smile and provide the information you need to make an informed decision on your best options in care.