When you lose more than one tooth, then instead of trying to address each individual tooth with an individual dental implant, we could use several to secure a prosthetic, such as a bridge or even a full denture! Not only do they look natural, but they can last for decades to come. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX, dentist talks about our dental implant prosthetics.
The Dangers of Tooth Loss
First, let’s look at the risk posed by untreated tooth loss. We could lose our natural teeth as a result of an injury, untreated cavities or infection, or in most cases, the periodontitis stage of gum disease. When we lose teeth, these gaps could alter how we eat and even complicate clear speech. But the most severe complication is the loss of mass and density in the jawbone. This could occur once the body recognizes a missing root and suspends the flow of calcium and phosphates to the area. Without these nutrients, the bone tissue loses mass and density and breaks down. The results are an aged appearance and additional tooth loss! Don’t ignore your missing teeth, talk to our team. With dental implant bridges and dentures, we can address these gaps, even total tooth loss, to restore function, health, and beauty to your smile again.
Examining and Preparing Your Smile
First, we need to assess the cause and extent of your tooth loss. With advanced digital imaging systems, such as digital x-rays, we will carefully examine your smile to assess the state of your tooth loss, the strength of your jawbone, and the underlying factors that may need to be addressed. From there, we will be able to create a treatment plan to restore your smile and replace your missing teeth. For more extensive cases of missing teeth, we can use implant dentistry to support a prosthetic, one that lasts far longer than traditional bridges or removable dentures. We then plan the placement process in detail, and connect a custom-made and lifelike prosthetic to complete your smile.
Dental Implant Bridges
A dental bridge can handle between two and four missing teeth in a row, addressing tooth loss too severe for an individual dental implant, but not severe enough to require a partial denture. Our team will carefully examine the area and gather detailed images to aid in the design and fabrication process. Unlike with traditional bridges, we won’t need to remove structure from the tooth. Our team will insert one to two dental posts into the jaw, where they bond with the jaw and act as new roots. We then connect the crown portions of your bridge to them. The prosthetic is made from durable materials like porcelain, so it can handle daily bite forces with ease and also be color matched to blend with your smile. Your new bridge could last decades, and help you smile with confidence again.
Fixed Full and Partial Dentures
Our team can also handle more complicated cases of missing teeth with implant dentistry. For example, if you have multiple gaps spread out across your smile, too severe for a bridge but not extensive enough to require a full set of dentures, then you may need a partial. This consists of an acrylic base that mimics the appearance of gum tissues, with new teeth attached that fit in between the gaps of your smile. If you’re missing most or all of your teeth, we could create a prosthetic with a complete row of new teeth. These options will be secured with multiple dental implants in each arch. You don’t need to remove them for soaking or cleaning, and they can last for decades to come in many cases. They never slip when you eat or speak too.
If you have any questions about how we can employ dental implants to offer fixed and long-lasting dentures and bridges that also look natural, then contact our team today. You don’t have to live with advanced tooth loss and worsening oral health, instead we can offer an option that looks and functions like natural teeth.
Do You Have Questions About Fixed Dentures?
We want to restore the health, function, and beauty of your smile with implant dentistry. If you have questions about our custom and secure dental prosthetics, 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. We can find out if these are the right options for you, so we can restore your smile to optimal health, beauty, and function once again.