When it comes to replacing your teeth, the options can be daunting. Should you get dentures? A bridge? How many implants would you need for the number of missing teeth you have? Can you get an implant if you only have one tooth you need replacing? Luckily, with modern dentistry, particularly with dental implants, your smile is as customizable as your morning coffee. Read on to see which dental implant solution might be the best fit for you.
I’m Missing One Tooth or Several Non-Adjacent Teeth. What Should I Do?
In this case, a single tooth dental implant is often the optimal solution. Unlike other restorations, this option replaces the entire tooth from root to crown. A small, titanium post resembling a screw is implanted into your jawbone and fuses with the root. Then, a crown is placed atop the post, creating a natural-looking replacement that will leave you looking good as new!
If you have several missing teeth that are not in a row, the process is simply repeated for each missing tooth.
I’m Missing Several Teeth in a Row. How Many Implants Do I Need?
An implant-supported dental bridge may do the trick if this applies to you.
With a traditional dental bridge, the healthy teeth on either side of the gap act as anchors, and the restoration is held in place with crowns. Meanwhile, a fixed implant bridge uses two prosthetic posts with the restoration attached to fill the void, creating a continuous structure across the missing teeth without harming the healthy teeth around the gap.
I’m Missing a Whole Row of Teeth. Which Solution is Right for Me?
If you’re missing all your teeth on your upper, lower, or both arches, an implant-retained denture may be the best option for you.
Unlike traditional dentures that slide, click, or even completely fall out, this treatment utilizes four to six posts strategically placed along each arch of your mouth to anchor the device, preventing disruptions in your everyday functioning. It’s a great way to efficiently replace a lot of missing teeth at once as dentures consist of an entire row of artificial teeth.
Whether you’re missing one, several, or entire arches of teeth, these dental implant options can address the issue and help you regain your smile and confidence! Consult your dentist to determine which implant is right for you.
About the Practice
Ready to restore your smile and get your confidence back with dental implants? The team at Gentle Dentistry Sparta is highly trained and has the latest technology to outfit you with single tooth dental implants, bridges, or dentures. Worried about the costs? They’ll review those with you and can offer in-house financing to make your dream more feasible. Learn more about dental implants and schedule your appointment on their website or call their Sparta office at (939) 729-9044.