Losing one or more teeth reduces the function of your bite and can have a profound effect on your appearance. To return your smile and enhance your self-confidence, we suggest exploring the restorative benefits of dental implants and other common prosthodontic solutions. By understanding the differences between various treatments, you can decide which addresses your specific needs.
The Advantages Of Dental Implants
Dental implants offer multiple unique benefits when selecting a replacement tooth. By inserting directly into your jaw, they place less stress on neighboring teeth and promote the maintenance of bone density. While a dental bridge requires the placement of crowns on surrounding teeth to support the prosthetic pontic between, an implant allows you to maintain the natural structure of its neighbors. Your implant post also has the potential to last a lifetime compared to a traditional denture which must be refitted to adjust to shifts in your underlying bone structure.
The Advantages Of A Dental Bridge
A dental bridge can replace a missing tooth regardless of the current density of your jawbone. While an implant may require a bone graft if significant loss is present, a bridge presents a quicker option for restoring your smile. This treatment can be more cost-effective than implants, particularly when replacing sequential missing teeth, but a bridge can lead to long-term issues that come with the resorption of the underlying bone. Due to their comparative costs, insurance carriers may be more likely to pay for a dental bridge. By speaking with your provider, you can gain more information that helps you select between restorations.
The Advantages Of Traditional Dentures
Dentures are removable oral appliances we create to look and function like a natural set of teeth. They offer another alternative to dental implants when you have an unhealthy or weak jawbone that cannot support a titanium post. Dentures can significantly reduce your upfront costs but will require replacement periodically. This is because a traditional denture does not stimulate the jaw to promote growth. To combine the advantages of a set of prosthetic teeth with the permanent attachment of an implant, we offer a hybrid solution.
The Advantages Of Implant-Supported Dentures
Implant-supported dentures provide additional stability for speaking and chewing by anchoring directly within your jawbone when replacing an entire row of teeth. This appliance will not slip or shift like a traditional denture and transfers the force of your bite through implant posts to stimulate your jaw and maintain its density. Their hybrid approach reduces the number of implants needed to replace your entire smile with four to six for each row.
Schedule An Appointment With Your Shrewsbury, MA Dentist To Discuss Replacing Your Lost Teeth
We invite you to visit Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury to explore your options for prosthodontic treatment! A dental implant, bridge, or denture could help you regain your confidence by restoring your smile. To learn more about our variety of dental services, call our office to speak with a representative at 508-842-8838.
