If you have one or multiple missing teeth, there are several dental treatments available that can restore your full, beautiful smile. Having missing teeth replaced is important to your oral health, as the gap may cause bone loss and position shifts in your remaining natural teeth. 

The best options for missing teeth include:

Dental Implants

Dental implants are an excellent, long-lasting solution for missing teeth. Whether used for individual teeth or a full-mouth denture, which we’ll discuss below, implants are considered the gold standard for tooth replacement in modern dentistry. 

An implant consists of an artificial tooth root made of biocompatible, hospital-grade titanium and a replacement tooth made of porcelain. One of the key benefits of using dental implants to replace missing teeth is that implants stimulate existing bone tissue, which prevents bone loss. Bone loss is a concern among patients with missing teeth, so dental implants can be used to protect a patient’s long-term oral health. 

Hybrid Implant Dentures

Hybrid dentures can be used for patients missing an entire row of teeth. Unlike removable dentures, which tend to be bulky and uncomfortable, hybrid implant dentures are anchored directly on top of dental implants, which permanently secures them in place. You won’t need to remove them each night, as you would with removable dentures, but your dentist can remove them for scheduled cleanings.   

For patients who need to replace several missing teeth, hybrid implant dentures provide greater comfort, a more natural look, and easier speaking and eating. 

Bridges

A bridge involves crowns fused together side by side to replace multiple missing teeth in a row. Supported on either side by a dental implant, bridges provide a stable and convenient solution for missing teeth. 

In addition to correcting aesthetic concerns from missing teeth, bridges can help patients regain normal chewing function. A bridge can also prevent the remaining teeth in the mouth from shifting. 

If you have missing teeth, schedule an appointment at Dental Implant Solutionz to learn more about your treatment options today!