A dental bridge is a great way to offer a durable and lifelike solution to multiple missing teeth. For a long-lasting option that protects your smile’s stability, we can attach them to one or more dental implants. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgeons talk about our dental implant bridges.
When Smiles Benefit from Prosthetics
A dental bridge is a prosthetic that addresses between one and three to four missing teeth in a row. We may recommend one for people with a gap too severe to be addressed with a single dental implant, or for cases not severe enough to require a full or partial set of dentures. Addressing these gaps means limiting the risk of misalignment, tooth decay, gum disease, TMJ disorder, and bruxism, all common complications of untreated tooth loss. Using implants also means stimulating the growth of the jaw to prevent the gradual breakdown in the smile that follows tooth loss. As a result, your new prosthetic could also last decades, instead of just ten years like traditional ones.
Crafting Your New Teeth
To begin, we will gather a series of detailed digital images and x-rays using CBCT technology. These images allow us to craft a complete 3D computer model of your teeth, gums, jaw, and oral structures. We use them to allow our team to craft a bridge that fits comfortably, and looks natural, created from lifelike materials like ceramic. Your new prosthetic will also be able to handle daily bite forces and pressure just like natural ones. The finished product will contain new teeth with crowns attached to each end.
Inserting Your Dental Implants
The same images allow our team to plan and guide the placement of the dental implants. These will be inserted directly to the jawbone, and act as new roots. We attach abutments to them and then connect the crown portions of your bridge. This secures your new teeth firmly in place, preserves natural structure, and helps protect your smile from changes that would normally follow untreated tooth loss. We will provide detailed instructions for the care and maintenance of your new teeth. If you would like to address your missing teeth now, remember that there is still time to use your 2021 dental insurance benefits before they expire at the end of December. If you have any questions about bridges or implant dentistry, then contact our team today. We’re ready to help you make big changes to your smile in 2022!
Do You Have Any Questions About Our Implant Prosthetics?
A full smile is possible with our long-lasting dental implants, so talk to our team soon. To learn more about treating your missing teeth, then schedule a consultation by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA, today at 707-545-4625.