Royal Oak Dental Implant Treatment For Multiple Missing Teeth
Secured Dental Bridge in the Birmingham, MI area
Many people have missing teeth. Replacing them with a denture or dental bridge can provide some normal tooth function, but there are several disadvantages including soreness, slippage, and even bone deterioration. Royal Oak dentist Dr. Larry Duffield offers dental implants as an option to Detroit area patients to secure appliances improving stability, comfort, and dental health.
Benefits of using a fixed dental bridge on dental implants:
Using a fixed dental bridge on top of dental implants can help replace multiple missing teeth. In the case of the picture at the right, when replacing three teeth in the far back of the mouth, a fixed dental bridge anchored to dental implants is the only fixed alternative. A traditional denture can't offer the same stability or function.
Having dental implants replacing your lost back teeth will give you new, unparalleled strength and stability that allows you to eat what you want. It will also preserve your jawbone and facial appearance.
- The only fixed alternative in this situation.
- A stable, secure solution that lets you eat what you want
- Preserves your facial appearance and prevents bone loss
Dental Implants with Fixed Dental Bridge Treatment:
After the initial examination with Birmingham, MI dentist Dr. Larry Duffield, you can expect 4-5 additional visits to our Royal Oak dental office until the final fixed dental bridge is permanently attached. It is normal to experience some minor bruising and swelling in the gum and soft tissue afterward receiving dental implants. Any discomfort is usually treated with an ordinary painkiller. You should expect to be able to work the next day.
Course of treatment for a fixed dental bridge on dental implants
The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult Dr. Duffield to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific condition.
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1: Before the procedure
Three teeth at back end of the mouth are missing. The only real replacement alternative is installing a fixed dental bridge on dental implants. The dental bridge contains all teeth in one piece and is anchored on dental implants. |
2: Installing the dental implants
First, the dental implants are installed. This is normally done in a single session. A temporary dental bridge may be placed at the same time, making it possible for you to function like normal almost immediately after leaving the dentist. |
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3: Attaching the dental bridge to the dental implants
The dental implants need to integrate with the jawbone before the permanent dental bridge is attached. This is normally done 1-2 months after the implant installation. The time will vary, depending on the teeth affected and the esthetical demands. |
4: End result
The new dental bridge will handle all the pressure that your strong, natural back teeth did. You will have a stable and secure solution that allows you to eat what you want. |
Alternatives to a fixed dental bridge
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Removable partial denture
The alternative of using a removable partial denture instead of a fixed dental bridge on dental implants is often perceived as uncomfortable and a bit complicated to use. The function of the partial denture can’t be compared to that of a fixed dental bridge. This denture is made of plastic and metal, which affects its look. It is quite expensive to fabricate due to its many parts. However, the installation process for a partial denture is simple and natural teeth are spared. |
If you are missing multiple teeth and would like to explore a fixed dental bridge secured to dental implants as a solution, or even a partial denture as an alternative, call our Detroit - Birmingham, MI area office in Royal Oak, Michigan today to meet with Dr. Larry Duffield. He can walk you through the advantages and disadvantages of each and also determine if you are a candidate for dental implants.