When you lose one tooth, then an individual dental implant can help restore function and beauty to your smile. But if you have multiple lost teeth and need a bridge or partial denture, can dental implants still help? In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will explain the benefits of securing these prosthetics with multiple dental implant posts!
The Dental Implant Placement Process
Typically, a bridge is held in place with crowns, with are connected to the replacement teeth in the bridge and then placed on abutment teeth, or the natural teeth on either side of the gap in your smile. A partial, which is prescribed for people with multiple gaps spread out across the smile, is held in place with metal clasps that attached to natural teeth and secure the denture. However, with dental implants we insert a post, made from biocompatible titanium, into the jawbone. Through a process known as osseointegration, they bond with the jawbone, which prevents the loss of mass and density that often follows tooth loss. For this reason, they prevent the changes to the jaw ridge that would necessitate the periodic replacement of prosthetics every 5 to 10 years.
Creating a Custom-Prosthetic
We start the process by a taking detailed digital images and measurements of your smile. We use them to plan the placement of the posts, ensuring they can absorb bite forces and pressure. We also use them to design a prosthetic that will fit comfortably and ensure proper bite balance. We create a bridge or a partial denture with lifelike materials, which ensure the teeth blend seamlessly with your smile. We want you to be able to smile with pride!
Benefits for Your Smile
These titanium posts ensure your prosthetic can last for decades to come with proper care and attention. For some, they could even last a lifetime! The implant-secured options also never slip when you eat or speak, and never need to be removed for cleaning or speaking. We can help you take proper care of them to not only protect your new teeth, but your remaining natural ones too. If you have any questions about preventing and treating tooth loss, or if you have a gap in your smile that could use a custom prosthetic, then contact our team today.
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT IMPLANT PROSTHETICS?
We want to help you maintain a healthy, strong smile with a replacement option that is lifelike and secure. To learn more about securing a set of dentures or a bridge for decades to come, then call James Stewart, DDS, dental implant office in Livonia, MI, at (734) 425-4400. We also serve the residents of Farmington, Plymouth, Dearborn Heights, and all surrounding communities.