MULTIPLE TOOTH DENTAL IMPLANTS
If you are missing
several teeth, implant-supported bridges can replace them. Dental implants will
replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots.
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IMPLANT SUPPORTED BRIDGE |
Advantages of implant-supported bridges over fixed bridges or
removable partial dentures:
Implant supported bridge Fixed bridges or removable partial dentures
1) Replace teeth without support from 1) Replace teeth depending on support from adjacent natural teeth. from adjacent teeth.
2) These will replace some of your tooth 2) The bone that previously surrounded roots, your bone is better preserved. the tooth root may begin to resorb. Dental implants integrate with your jaw bone, helping to keep the bone healthy and intact.
3) In long term, these are esthetic, functional 3) In long term, gums and bone can recede and comfortable. around a fixed bridge or removable partial denture, leaving a visible defect.
Resorbed bone beneath these can lead to a unattractive smile.
RPDs can move around in the mouth & reduce the ability to eat certain foods.
How will the implants be placed --
Often, a second step of the procedure is
necessary to uncover the implants and attach extensions. These temporary
healing caps complete the foundation on which your new teeth will be placed.
Your gums will be allowed to heal for a couple of weeks following this
procedure.
Implant supported bridge Fixed bridges or removable partial dentures
1) Replace teeth without support from 1) Replace teeth depending on support from adjacent natural teeth. from adjacent teeth.
2) These will replace some of your tooth 2) The bone that previously surrounded roots, your bone is better preserved. the tooth root may begin to resorb. Dental implants integrate with your jaw bone, helping to keep the bone healthy and intact.
3) In long term, these are esthetic, functional 3) In long term, gums and bone can recede and comfortable. around a fixed bridge or removable partial denture, leaving a visible defect.
Resorbed bone beneath these can lead to a unattractive smile.
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IMPLANT SUPPORTED BRIDGE |
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GUM RECESSION ON LONG TERM USE OF FPD / RPD |
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FIXED PARTIAL DENTURE |
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REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE |
How will the implants be placed --
First, implants, which
looks like screws or cylinders, are placed into your jaw. Over the next two to
six months, the implants and the bone are allowed to bond together to form anchors.
During this time, a temporary teeth replacement option can be worn over the
implant sites.
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IMPLANTS |
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ABUTMENTS |
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BRIDGE |
Finally, replacement
teeth, or bridges, will be created for you by your dentist and attached to
small metal posts, called abutments. After a short time, you will experience
restored confidence in your smile and your ability to chew and speak.
Conclusion:
Every case is different,
and some of these steps can be combined when conditions permit. Your dental professional will work with you to determine the best treatment plan.
Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Implantology and Implant prosthetics. For more information regarding treatments contact us today.
No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,
Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,
Chennai - 600 097,
Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825
No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,
Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,
Chennai - 600 097,
Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825
Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com
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