In recent blogs, we have talked about the many options that can help replace your teeth after loss. For some patients, a bridge may be a helpful and non-surgical way to have a complete smile again. Other patients may benefit from a partial or full denture set that can be removed and help improve the function of your oral cavity. In today’s blog, your Shrewsbury, MA, dental team is here to discuss how these options compare to implants so you can understand which method may be most suitable for your needs.
Dental Implants Require Surgery And Healing Time
One important factor to take into consideration before starting the process of receiving a dental prosthetic is how long it will take, and how long it will last. With dental implants, the process can take several months and will require several appointments for your consultation, preparation, and oral surgery. While this may seem intimidating for some patients, the benefit of dental implants is that they can last upward of fifteen years with proper care. Other options, such as a dental bridge, you may need a consultation and have a temporary bridge installed, and the permanent one can be ready in just a few weeks. These may last up to fifteen years and can be significantly less expensive than an implant, so it is an option to consider.
The Posts Help Maintain Your Jaw Strength
The parts that make up your dental implant create a unique benefit of mimicking your entire missing structure and supporting your jaw. This helps prevent bone loss, maintains your facial structure, and prevents your jawbone from weakening over time. Unfortunately, other prosthetic options like dentures may not be able to provide this kind of support. While dentures may be less expensive upfront and can be a faster solution, your jawbone may not have adequate support. There is an option for hybrid dentures, which are supported on posts and can replace an entire arch of your lost teeth.
You Can Replace One Or Several Teeth
Dental implants are highly versatile and can be used to replace one missing dental structure or several. Missing just a single tooth can cause several problems for your oral health. Your ability to chew and speak can be limited, and your appearance may also be affected. An individual missing tooth can be replaced with a post and crown, or an entire arch of your missing pearly whites can be replaced with hybrid dentures. You can discuss these prosthetic options with our team to determine which method may be most suitable for your needs.
Questions About Prosthetics? Talk To Our Team
Your Shrewsbury, MA, dental team is here to help you have a healthy and confident smile. To learn more about your treatment options, call Modern Dentistry Of Shrewsbury today at 508-842-8838.
