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Dental implants provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function just like natural teeth. Because they don’t directly rely on neighboring teeth for support, implants do not compromise the health of your natural teeth. They can also allow a person who has lost a tooth or multiple teeth regain function and restore their smile. A single crown, fixed bridge or full denture can be permanently fixed in your mouth with a strategic number of implants.
Replacing Teeth with Dental Implants
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A dental implant and crown
Single
Implant
will provide the most natural
looking tooth replacement possible,
since the implant preserves the bone
and adjacent teeth. Due to the superior
tooth-supported bridge, an implant
crown will also provide the most cost-
effective solution.
long-term success rate compared to a
than partial dentures or traditional bridges
For multiple missing teeth, a fixed implant
bridge would be the optimal treatment
plan. This allows you to maintain bone and
facial structures. You will not have to struggle
with an uncomfortable, removable partial
denture, which does not sustain bone
retention. The long-term success rates of
implant crowns and bridges are much higher
Fixed
Implant
Bridge
An implant supported denture is indicated
for patients that do not have any teeth in
or deterioration that can occur with
Implant
Supported
Dentures
attached to neighboring teeth.
the jaw and is a permanent solution for
some of your dental health challenges.
They provide a higher level of stability
and function prevent bone resorption
regular dentures.
WHy IS IT IMPORTANT TO REPLACE MISSING TEETH?
Replacement of missing teeth is essential to maintaining the bone in the jaw which, without teeth to keep it strong, can disintegrate over time. When a tooth is replaced as soon as possible after it is lost, the implant — which is made from titanium, just like hip and other joint replacements — replaces the root of the missing tooth. It is then used as an anchor to secure the replacement tooth or teeth without harming the healthy natural teeth that surround the space. This reduces the future risk of root canals and decay under crowns.
facial changes with tooth loss
Do I Need Dental Implants?
Losing teeth makes it more difficult to eat and chew food, and over time the jaw bone can also recede due to disuse. It can cause a significant decrease in quality of life — 29% of denture wearers eat only soft or mashed foods and 50% avoid many foods altogether.
Replacing teeth as soon as they are lost keeps the mouth functioning correctly so you will, hopefully never have to mash your food! If you are missing one tooth or all of your teeth, implant dentistry might be right for you.
