If you’re missing a tooth and need a restoration, it’s important to know the benefits of each restorative method available to you. At our Dallas cosmetic dental office, Dr. Jeff Colquitt offers patients a variety of therapies to replace missing teeth, such as permanent dental implants and bridges, as well as removable full and partial dentures.
Expectations for Long-Term Care
Bridges are bonded in place to surrounding teeth and dental implants are surgically installed to bond with bone in the jaw. Unlike full and partial dentures, bridges and dental implants are not removable. Bridges can last many years before needing repair or replacement, and dental implants can last a life-time with proper care.
As removable appliances made of either acrylic or porcelain and metal, full and partial dentures may sometimes need repair or adjustment over their lifetimes. For patients who are interested in swapping one restoration for another, dental implants can also be used to permanently support prosthetics for any number of missing teeth, thereby replacing removable dentures or traditional dental bridges.
Benefits for Oral Health
Dental implants benefit overall oral health by protecting bone volume and stimulating tissue like a natural tooth root would. Implants are also an excellent choice for improved biting and chewing function, and therefore digestive health.
Dental bridges are also able to improve oral function when patients are missing one or more teeth. Because bridges replace lost teeth with a prosthetic that is securely bonded in place, patients do not have to worry about loose dental appliances inhibiting oral function.
If you are missing all of your natural teeth in an arch, a full denture can provide you with improved chewing power and allow your smile to look full and complete.
Comfort and Aesthetic
The appearance of your restoration over its lifetime can depend on materials used. All-porcelain or tooth-colored materials tend to keep their natural appearance for the longest amount of time and are ideal for teeth in your smile zone. Dental bridges and dental implants prove to provide patients with a comfortable treatment experience, as they are meant to be permanent restorations and remain securely in place.
Some patients with full dentures may require occasional readjustments to ensure the highest level of comfort. Dr. Colquitt is able to expertly tailor the fit and feel of your dentures so that you can enjoy comfortable teeth replacements that look their best.
Dental implants, bridges, and dentures are an investment in your health, wellness, and the appearance of your smile. If you have questions about what restoration will work for you, please call our Dallas cosmetic dentist, Dr. Jeff Colquitt, for more information.
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