Replacing Missing Teeth
Dental Implants Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants are discussed.
Your teeth impact your overall health. When they’re healthy, you’re healthier too. A missing tooth can affect your bite, speech, and eating habits. As you rely more on your remaining teeth, you increase the risk of premature wear, damage, or loss. You may also experience headaches and jaw pain.
Who would want their appearance and health to decline? That’s the natural consequence of missing teeth—your jawbone begins to deteriorate. In fact, people generally lose about 25% of their supporting jawbone structure within the first year after tooth loss. Dental implants are easier to place when the tooth is extracted in the same procedure, as bone replacement becomes more complicated over time. Fortunately, implants function just like your natural teeth. They help preserve your bone structure, oral health, and appearance. Dr. Gadler will guide you through your options, ensuring you can make the most informed decision regarding tooth replacement.
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Dr. Gadler offers a number of dental treatments that can keep your mouth healthy and your smile beautiful. Contact us today!
Tooth Replacement Options
There are several options available to replace missing teeth, ranging from temporary fixes to long-lasting solutions. A good candidate for implants is anyone missing one or more teeth, or those who are dissatisfied with their dentures. Age is not a determining factor. However, smoking, conditions like diabetes, and radiation therapy to the area can lower the success rate of implant placement. At your consultation, X-rays of your jaw will be taken to assess whether it can accommodate implants.
Fixed Bridge
A fixed bridge is a connected set of replacement teeth. For support, it is cemented into position on top of the teeth adjacent to the empty space. The protective outer layer of these teeth is usually removed or ground down prior to attaching the bridge.
Flipper
A fragile, temporary and inexpensive solution is a removable plastic tooth with a plastic retainer, often called a “flipper”.
Metal Partial
A less fragile option is a removable partial denture cast in metal and plastic. It is held in place by wire clips. A removable partial denture can be removed and reinserted when required by the patient.
Denture
The most common solution, for people missing all teeth in one or both jaws are complete dentures. Some people adapt well to dentures. Others find them uncomfortable, even intolerable, because of differences in jaw size and shape.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are the most comfortable and permanent solution. They form a strong foundation for teeth and keep the jaw healthy and strong. Implants support individual replacement teeth or secure specialized dentures in place. Unlike bridges, no healthy teeth are damaged. Unlike most bridges, implants can last a lifetime. Implant-supported replacement teeth can be attractive, stable, and comfortable for almost any patient.
Why Select Dental Implants Over More Traditional Types Of Restorations?
There are several reasons for this: A dental bridge may require altering the structure of surrounding healthy teeth to fill the gap of the missing tooth or teeth. Additionally, dentures or partial dentures can be uncomfortable and an inconvenience at times.