If you have a gap of three to four missing teeth in a row, then this could be too severe for a single dental implant or a set of dentures. But with an implant-secured bridge, we can fill the gap and offer the benefits of implant dentistry in the process. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgeons talk about our dental implant bridges.
The Importance of Treating Tooth Loss
Don’t ignore tooth loss, even if you only have a single missing tooth. Even minor tooth loss is enough to cause problems for the health, function, and beauty of your smile. When you lose a tooth, this could cause nearby ones to drift from position, creating misalignment and with it, further changes to your smile and a higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease. You could also have trouble eating your favorite dishes and may feel embarrassed in social situations. Your jawbone could also lose mass and density due to a missing tooth, which can make tooth loss more severe with time.
The Dental Bridge
Our team can take on your missing teeth with a dental bridge. This can replace one tooth or as many as three in a row. Our team will start the process by numbing the teeth on each side of the gap and then removing structure from them. We take detailed digital images of these prepared teeth and the gap, which we use in a lab setting to create your custom prosthetic. Your prosthetic will contain your new tooth or teeth, with crowns attached to each end. Made from ceramic, this can be shaded to blend with your smile and handle daily bite forces too!
When the prosthetic is complete, we will connect the crown portions to the abutment teeth, anchoring your teeth firmly in place. With proper care and attention, this prosthetic can stay in place for 10 to 15 years on average!
Support with Dental Implants
We could also secure them with dental implants. The dental implants will be inserted into the jaw and stimulate jawbone growth to prevent the loss of mass and density in your smile. We then connect the completed prosthetic to the implants directly, so you don’t lose natural tooth structure. With the implants for support, your new teeth could stay in place for decades to come or possibly even a lifetime. If you have any questions about how we address tooth loss with a set of dental implant bridges, then contact our team today!
Ask Our Team About Supporting Implant Bridges
Our team is ready to help you smile with confidence by addressing the gap in your smile. To schedule an appointment with your Santa Rosa, CA, dentists, call our office today at 707-545-4625.