When you lose a tooth, it’s important to replace it as soon as possible. However, did you know you have a choice in exactly how you replace it? Traditionally, people who experience tooth loss have replaced their missing tooth with the help of a custom dental bridge. Yet, increasingly more people are experiencing the benefits of replacing a lost tooth with a dental implant and crown, instead. Unlike a conventional bridge, a dental implant crown more closely resembles the natural structure of your tooth, including the root that supported it, for optimal smile restoration results.
Designing the most lifelike replacement
Traditional dental bridges are designed to be lifelike in that they closely resemble the way your healthy, natural tooth should look. This replacement tooth, known as a pontic, is supported by equally lifelike dental crowns that are bonded to nearby abutment teeth. However, a dental implant and crown consists of only the lifelike replacement tooth and a root-like anchor to support it. The point of a dental implant is to mimic the root of your tooth that traditional replacement teeth lack, making it a more lifelike replica of a healthy, natural tooth’s entire structure.
The advantages of a dental implant crown
When you choose to replace a lost tooth with a dental implant and crown, you can experience many different benefits compared to a more conventional dental bridge, such as:
- Improved comfort and stability – The ability to anchor your replacement tooth to your dental ridge instead of your healthy tooth structure makes your implant crown more comfortable and stable than a conventional dental bridge. This also means your replacement tooth can function more effectively when you bite and chew.
- Preservation of your remaining teeth – Giving your replacement tooth a root-like anchor to support it not only improves its function, but also helps you avoid having to modify your healthy tooth structure. This means your remaining healthy teeth can remain healthier and stronger after you receive an implant and crown.
- Better long-term oral health – The point of replacing a lost tooth is to restore your bite’s function and your long-term oral health, both of which can be greatly affected by your tooth loss. With a dental implant to replace your lost tooth, the rest of your oral health will benefit much more than it could without one.
Learn if a dental implant crown is right for you
If you’ve lost a tooth, then find out if a dental implant crown is the best way for you to replace it. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling the Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX, today at (936) 441-4600.