Losing one or more teeth because of dental disease or another reason is quite unfortunate but common. However, living with a missing tooth can be embarrassing at times. It can affect your self-confidence as well as socialization skills. Thanks to developments in dentistry, there are several different options available to replace missing teeth.
Here are five common options for replacing missing teeth:
A dental implant is a surgical component, generally made of titanium, that integrates with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis or to act as an orthodontic anchor. During this procedure, our dentist inserts dental implants into your jawbone, replacing a natural tooth root, which will eventually act as a support for replacement with a dental bridge, crown, or denture.
Implants are a good option if you are missing one or more of your teeth due to periodontal disease, injury, or other dental health issues.
Both implant crown and implant bridges are implant-supported restorations used to replace missing teeth. An implant crown is the best option that replaces a missing tooth regardless if it is a back tooth or a front.
An implant-supported bridge is an excellent choice to replace several missing teeth — anywhere from three to 12. If you have no teeth, the dentist will perform a full mouth reconstruction with implant-supported dentures or dental implant bridges.
Implant-supported dentures reside on titanium screws implanted into the patient's jawbone. Once the two fuses, the dentist attaches the dentures. When done, the individual has teeth that look and function completely normal.
A partial denture is a removable yet natural-looking dental appliance that helps restore the form and function of your jaw by replacing your missing teeth.
Complete dentures, also known as full upper or full lower, replace a full arch of your missing teeth, unlike partial dentures that replace only a number of teeth.
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