Top Advantages of Choosing an Implant-Supported Bridge to Replace Lost Teeth

Premature tooth loss is always tragic, especially if it could have been prevented. However, modern advancements in restorative dentistry can make tooth loss easier to bear. Mirage Family Dentistry offers several options for replacing lost teeth, including an implant-supported bridge. An implant bridge gives you many of the same qualities as real teeth, including stability, functionality, and natural appearance. A visit to your Yorktown, Virginia, dentist, Dr. Rajni Kapoor, can determine if you’re a good candidate for this treatment.

Advantages of an Implant Bridge for Replacing Lost Teeth 

Bridges are artificial teeth that can replace one tooth or multiple missing teeth in a row. Traditional bridges are held in place by dental crowns attached to healthy teeth on either end of the bridge. Implant bridges are supported by implants inserted into your jaw to function like tooth roots. Once the implants have fused with your bone system, Dr. Kapoor will attach a customized bridge to make your smile whole and healthy again. 

PATIENT RESULTS

Issue: Cracked and non-restorable top right lateral incisor needing an extraction and chipped and stained other upper front teeth.

Solution: Replace the missing lateral incisor with a Fixed Bridge using two front teeth and the right canine as anchors.

There are numerous advantages to choosing an implant bridge to replace missing teeth. Here are just a few:

• Stability – Implant bridges are anchored in place by implant “roots,” which are inserted surgically into your jawbone. This gives your bridge the same stability and support of natural teeth for biting and chewing. Unlike traditional dentures, your bridge will not slip or shift while in use, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit. Knowing you have strong, stable replacement teeth, you can enjoy the simple pleasures of eating, talking, smiling, and laughing again.
• No Bone Loss – When teeth go missing, your jawbone slowly deteriorates due to a lack of structural support. An implant bridge can provide the support you need to prevent bone loss. The implants support the bridge function like tooth roots to stimulate bone growth and keep your jawbone intact.
• Improved Oral Health – If tooth loss is caused by decay or gum disease, replacing those compromised teeth with a bridge will improve your dental health substantially. An implant bridge will keep food particles and bacteria from gathering in the gap left by missing teeth to reduce your risk of further decay and dental disease. It will also preserve your bite by preventing dental drift. 
• A Pleasing Smile – Implants only account for half of your bridge treatment. For pleasing aesthetics, Dr. Kapoor will customize a natural-looking bridge to complete your smile beautifully! Making your smile whole, healthy, and attractive again is one of the most significant advantages of an implant-supported bridge.
• Long-term Tooth Loss Solution – The implants that anchor your bridge can last a lifetime. With proper care, your bridge can last up to 20 years before needing to be replaced. By attaching a new bridge to your existing implants, you can save time and money when renewing your treatment.

Book your dental bridge consultation today

To learn more about our dental bridge treatments, please get in touch with the team at Mirage Family Dentistry in Yorktown, VA, by calling (757) 856-5545.

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