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Missing Tooth Solution – What Is a Dental Implant Prosthesis?

Unfortunately, many people experience missing teeth at some point in their lives, but thankfully, dental implants exist, which can help replace those missing teeth. Dental implants are a great modern method of tooth replacement that can improve oral health, daily eating habits and even your smile! 

If you are considering a dental implant prosthesis to replace your teeth, then you may find this information to be helpful. We talk about what a dental implant prosthesis is, as well as what the available options are.

Dental implant prostheses

Being aware of what a prosthesis is for dental implants may help a person decide which is best for their missing teeth. Read on to find out more.

What are they?

When a person is missing teeth, they are likely to turn to replacement options. One of the most popular is dental implants. However, implants only replace the structure of a tooth. They must work with a separate prosthesis to complete the entire replacement process. There are a few different prosthesis options that one can consider based on personal preference and the dentist’s recommendation.

Dental implant prosthesis options

Replace missing teeth with one of the following dental implant prosthesis options.

Bridges

Dental bridges essentially bridge the empty gap caused by a missing tooth. Bridges tend to work better when the patient still has natural teeth remaining, because these teeth are used to hold the bridge.

Dentures

One of the best dental implant prosthesis options is implant-supported dentures. Traditionally, dentures have been known to be big and bulky within the mouth. However, when dentures are secured with dental implants, they can have much more success.

Implant-supported dentures involve the use of both dentures and dental implants. The dentures are secured in place by snapping onto the dental implant posts, which allow for stability and reliability. Traditional dentures are also known to slide around, but when they are secured by implants, they stay in place.

Dental crowns

Another popular dental implant prosthesis option is dental crowns. When a person has missing teeth throughout their mouth, they may want to consider dental crowns. They look natural and provide strong and reliable replacements for someone with missing teeth.

Dental crowns are typically made of porcelain or ceramic materials, which are naturally tooth-colored and offer a good overall aesthetic. These materials are also quite durable, which makes for a strong overall dental implant prosthesis. 

Contact us today!

Looking to replace your missing teeth? There are a few different dental implant prosthesis options that you can consider. If you have questions about these options, then reach out to our office so we can help you. Our team of dentists and implant specialists would be happy to get you started with one of these implant prosthesis options. Give us a call or stop by today, and we can answer any questions you may have about the process. We are here to help!

Request an appointment here: https://www.mysaratogadentist.com or call My Saratoga Dentist PLLC at (518) 675-3094 for an appointment in our Saratoga Springs office.

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