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Dental implants are extremely sturdy and dependable. They can be used to restore one or more missing teeth and are ideal for supporting bridges that are made up of fused dental crowns where multiple missing teeth are an issue. What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is an artificial tooth that has three parts. These are the implant, the abutment, and the restoration. The implant is a titanium base that is surgically placed in the jawbone where one or more teeth are missing. The abutment is the portion that is cylinder shaped and screws into the implant base. Abutments are made of titanium, gold or porcelain. The restoration is the top part of the implant that is designed to closely resemble a natural tooth in color and shape. Over time, the implant portion will fuse with the jawbone to create a permanent connection. The restoration portion is colored to specifically match that patient's natural tooth color. Dental implants are designed for the following purposes: • To support a bridge where missing teeth exist or to replace the need for a partial denture • To replace one or more teeth without altering any of the surrounding teeth • To provide comfortable and secure support for a denture Why Choose Implant-Supported Bridges? Implant-supported bridges are a good choice for patients whose natural teeth are not strong enough to support bridges and dentures. Implant-supported bridges do not rely on surrounding teeth. Instead, the implants themselves provide the stability and anchors for the bridges. Another advantage to implant-supported bridges is that once the base of the implant has fused with your jawbone, its helps to prevent further gum recession and bone loss. Finally, implant-supported bridges are the best alternative to dentures because the patient does not have to rely on pastes and glues to hold it in place. There is also no slipping during eating and speaking. Who is a Good Candidate? A good candidate for dental implants and implant-supported bridges is a patient who has lost one or more teeth due to an injury or periodontal disease. The structural stability of an implant allows the dentist to place new teeth and/or a bridge without needing to rely on the patient's natural surrounding teeth. Proper dental hygiene when caring for your implants and bridges can help them to last a lifetime. Your dentist will help you to develop a good hygiene and dental care plan that will suit your individual needs. Follow-up visits will also be required to monitor the healing of your implants, teeth and gums. Implant-supported bridges allow your dentist to provide you with a structurally sound dental restoration that does not need any continuous maintenance other than proper hygiene habits. If you live in New Jersey and are interested in learning more about using implants for supporting bridges, please visit the website of Aesthetic Dentistry of Bernardsville.
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