When you have multiple gaps in your smile, but your tooth loss still isn’t severe enough for a full denture, then you may need a partial. Instead of a removable option, our team can secure them with dental implants. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about dental implant partial dentures.
When You Need a Partial Denture
A bridge is prescribed to address between one and three missing teeth in a row. But what if you have more than one gap in your smile, and these gaps are spread out across the upper or lower arch? A partial can address more severe tooth loss, even spread across the smile, for people who don’t need a complete denture. The prosthetic contains new teeth set in a base, with metal clasps that attach to natural teeth to secure them. However, instead of relying on these clasps, we can attach the partial to secure dental implants.
Paving the Way for Your Prosthetic
We begin by taking a close look at your smile, and removing any diseased or infected teeth. We then take detailed digital images and x-rays, which we use to plan the placement of one or more dental implants. We then insert the implant posts at specific positions and angles to support new teeth and prevent the break down of jaw tissue. Which means your denture is attached to them, lasting for decades instead of just ten years. The implants also prevent further tooth loss and preserve your facial structure. They never need to be removed for soaking or cleaning either, which means there is no risk of slippage when you eat and speak.
Creating a Lifelike Replacement
How do we ensure the denture portion looks natural? We custom-make this from lifelike materials, using a 3D impression crafted from the images we’ve taken of your smile. The teeth will be made from materials like ceramic, which we can color-match to blend with the rest of your smile. The base is made from acrylic, and is designed to look like gum tissue. As a result, your new teeth blend with your smile seamlessly, so you can smile with confidence, enjoy your favorite foods again, and also preserve the stability of your smile. If you have any questions about how we address tooth loss, or about our lifelike dental prosthetics, then contact our team today to learn more.
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT REPLACING MISSING TEETH?
Our team wants to help replace your missing teeth with a strong and lifelike denture. To learn more about rebuilding your smile with an implant-secure prosthetic, 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.
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