Replacing Missing Teeth | Butura Oral and Dental Implant Surgery

Having a gap in your smile can affect your bite, speech, and eating choices. For this reason, replacing missing teeth with dental implants or bridges is crucial for ensuring your health and overall well-being.

Health Effects of Missing Teeth

Your dental health has a significant impact on your entire body, so maintaining healthy teeth contributes to your overall well-being. Overreliance on the remaining teeth can lead to premature wear, damage, or loss. This can result in headaches and jaw pain.

Missing teeth can also lead to jawbone deterioration. Generally, individuals may lose 25% of the supporting jawbone structure within the first year following tooth loss. Fortunately, dental implants can safeguard and preserve your bone structure, oral health, and appearance.

Who Can Get Dental Implants?

Anyone missing one or more teeth or dissatisfied with their dentures could be a great candidate for dental implants. Age is not a limiting factor. However, certain conditions such as smoking, diabetes, or a history of radiation therapy to the area can impact the success rate of implant placement.

To ensure your jaw can accommodate implants, we will take x-rays of your jaw. In some cases, additional detailed x-rays may be necessary to determine if other tests or procedures are required for optimal implant placement.

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Options for Replacing Missing Teeth

There are many options for replacing your missing teeth – from temporary to long-lasting solutions. Your dentist and the implant surgeon will provide you with the following options so you can make the most informed decision concerning tooth replacement.

Fixed Bridge

A fixed bridge is a connected set of replacement teeth. It is cemented in place on top of the teeth adjacent to the empty space for support. The protective outer layer of these teeth is usually removed or ground down before attaching the bridge.

Flipper

A fragile, temporary, and inexpensive solution for replacing missing teeth is a removable plastic tooth with a plastic retainer, often called a flipper.

Metal Partial

A metal partial denture is a less fragile option for replacing missing teeth. The prosthetic is cast in metal and plastic and held in place by wire clips. A removable partial denture can be removed and reinserted when required by the patient.

Denture

Complete dentures are the most common solution for people missing all teeth in one or both jaws. Some people adapt well to dentures, but 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 when getting implants. Unlike most bridges, implants can last a lifetime. Implant-supported replacement teeth can be attractive, stable, and comfortable for almost any patient.

Why Choose Dental Implants Over Traditional Restorations

Dental implants offer several distinct advantages over traditional restorations. For instance, dental bridges often require the alteration of healthy adjacent teeth to fill the gap left by missing teeth, compromising their integrity. On the other hand, dentures and partials can be inconvenient, requiring nightly removal and posing the risk of slipping, which can lead to discomfort and embarrassment.

Dental implants, however, provide a secure, permanent solution that feels and functions just like natural teeth, preserving the health of your surrounding teeth and offering greater comfort and confidence.

Are You Ready to Learn More About Replacing Missing Teeth?

At Butura Oral and Dental Implant Surgery, our experienced team is dedicated to providing personalized care to ensure the best possible outcome for replacing missing teeth. If you're considering dental implants or want to learn more about your options, we invite you to schedule a consultation with us today!

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