When you have lost several teeth, and have multiple gaps spread out across your smile, you may need a prosthetic. However, a bridge simply won’t cut it, and you could have enough natural teeth that a full isn’t necessary. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX, dentist talks about our dental implant partial dentures.
When Smiles Benefit From Partials
A partial is a prosthetic designed to address more complicated cases of tooth loss, such as multiple gaps in the smile that are spread out across the arch. The prosthetic prevents complications from airing that further threaten your oral health. For example, lack of replacement could mean teeth drift from position due to these gaps, causing misalignment and negative changes to both the health and appearance of the smile. The gaps also strain the jaw joints and cause bite imbalance, leading to painful complications like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). You could also find yourself limited in your email options, and also unable to speak clearly. But with a prosthetic, we can prevent these complications.
Support With Dental Implants
Our team will begin by examining the smile and removing any teeth necessary. We then gathered detailed digital x-rays and intraoral camera images, so we can plan the placement of the dental implants in detail. Once we secure these new roots, they will bond with the jawbone. Our team then attaches abutments to the posts that extend above the gum line. The custom prosthetic is then connected to it. The partial will consist of new teeth that fit snugly in the gaps in your smile. We attach these to a base made from acrylic, which blends with the gum tissues. Traditionally, these are held in place with metal clasps that connect to natural teeth. But dental implants can offer longer-lasting prosthetics.
Preserving Your Smile
The dental implants then stimulate the growth of jawbone tissue to prevent the breakdown in the jaw that usually follows tooth loss. Which means your new teeth can stay in place, and your natural teeth can avoid being lost as well. Your prosthetic won’t need to be removed for cleaning or soaking, and can last for decades to come in many cases. You enjoy tooth replacement that also preserves the appearance and strength of your smile!
If you have any questions about how our team offers tooth replacement with implant-secured partial dentures, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to offer a full smile again!
Do You Have Questions About Partials?
Our team wants to secure a set of fixed and lifelike dentures. To learn more, then please contact The Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX by calling 936-441-4600 and schedule your next appointment with our team today.