Patients suffering from tooth loss may find a permanent and effective tooth replacement solution with dental implants. These fixtures improve your smile’s appearance, restore oral functions, and prevent further dental harm caused by missing teeth.
Depending on your unique dental needs, there are several implant options a dentist might recommend for your restorative treatment. Dr. Clement Monroe and Dr. Kamron Monroe, dentists in Pinehurst, NC, outline three different types of dental implants that can help restore your smile.
A single dental implant consists of a titanium post that a dentist surgically places into the jaw. Once this heals, the dentist secures a prosthetic tooth to an abutment attached to this post using dental bonding.
This type of implant replaces one missing tooth, but patients can benefit from more than one single dental implant to restore their smile. This fixture can fill gaps in a patient’s smile, giving them a boost of confidence regarding their appearance.
Dental implant-secured bridges benefit patients who are missing several teeth in a row. This treatment uses two titanium posts: one for each end of the bridge prosthetic. Similar to the single implant, the dentist first surgically implants the posts before bonding the prosthetic into place.
The implant can help a patient eat and speak normally, restoring oral capabilities. This treatment is permanent, so a patient can enjoy these benefits for a lifetime with proper maintenance and oral hygiene.
An All-on-Four dental implant can replace an entire arch for either the top or bottom row of teeth. Some patients receive these implants for both sets of teeth. This fixture uses four titanium posts that secure a full arch of prosthetic teeth into place.
An added benefit of choosing an implant for tooth replacement is its positive impact on jawbone health. The titanium post replaces the tooth root, stimulating the jawbone to keep it healthy. Alternative tooth replacement treatments, like dentures, only replace teeth above the gumline, risking deterioration of the jawbone in the absence of the tooth root.
Drs. Monroe & Monroe Implant & General Dentistry offers dental implants and other restorative dental treatments to patients in Pinehurst, NC. Our practice also specializes in cosmetic and general dentistry for patients of all ages. To schedule a consultation or appointment with us, contact our office online or reach us by phone at 910.295.4242.
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