For patients who lose one or multiple adjacent teeth, dental bridges are often the most appropriate solution for rebuilding their smiles. As one of the longest-standing forms of restorative dentistry, a dental bridge is designed to fill the gap in your smile with an appropriate number of highly lifelike pontics (replacement teeth). However, today, increasingly more people are experiencing the profound benefits of choosing dental implants to replace their lost teeth. Designed to replace your lost teeth roots, implants give your dental bridge (or other tooth replacement option) a much more lifelike system of support than traditional versions.
What dental implants are made for
While replacing lost teeth has long been an important part of modern dentistry, replacing the roots of lost teeth isn’t something most dental prostheses are designed to do. Instead, traditional dental bridges are supported by a pair of dental crowns that are bonded to the healthy, natural teeth that are closes to the gap in your smile. Dental implants are designed to improve this support by mimicking the way roots anchor your healthy teeth to your jawbone. After the appropriate number of implant posts is inserted into your jawbone, they can be utilized to support your dental bridge in the same manner that roots support your teeth.
Replacing one or multiple teeth
When you upgrade your dental bridge to dental implants, several things may change. For example, if you’ve only lost a single tooth, then a dental implant can be topped with a lifelike dental crown to replace it. A multi-pontic bridge can be just as securely placed on one or more implant posts, depending on how many teeth you’ve lost. The biggest difference, however, is that your restoration will no longer need to be supported by your healthy adjacent teeth. This means you can better preserve your good oral health as well as rebuild your smile with a more lifelike dental restoration.
The benefits of implant-supported bridges
Being bonded to nearby teeth can give traditional dental bridges an adequate amount of support as you bite, chew, speak, and smile. However, abutment teeth are not as sturdy and secure as teeth roots, or dental implants, and the improved function of your bite is one of the most important benefits of implant-supported bridges. In addition, replacing your lost teeth roots creates several other advantages for your smile, including:
- Better jawbone health and integrity
- No shifting or slipping of your restoration
- Reduced risks of further tooth loss
- And more
Learn if you should implant your dental bridge
With the addition of dental implants, you can significantly enhance the comfort, stability, and benefits of your custom dental bridge. For more information, schedule a consultation by calling the Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX, today at (936) 441-4600. We also proudly serve patients who live in Houston, The Woodlands, Willis, Montgomery, Magnolia, Huntsville, and all surrounding communities.