Patients in the Newport Beach area who are missing teeth are faced with many solutions when they visit Dr. Andrew Spath. Dr. Spath provides a number of ways to address missing or extracted teeth including dental implants, bridges, and dentures. In many cases, patients may benefit from dental implants if they are appropriate candidates.
Dental implants are a popular method of restoring a smile after tooth loss or extraction. Patients may find that they are the ideal way to replace one or more teeth. Dental implants are titanium posts that are implanted into the bone. Osseointegration occurs, during which the bone wraps around the restoration to hold it in place and provide the stability and strength necessary to function. Dental implants can then be restored over the top with dental crowns, bridges, or dentures.
Crowns
Crowns are used to replace a single missing tooth. They are placed over the implant and are made to look exactly as the existing teeth to blend in seamlessly with the smile. A full crown over a dental implant is the most common use of this restoration.
Bridge
When it is not cost effective to replace multiple lost teeth with single dental implants, patients can place implants to use as a support for a dental bridge. A bridge will use the implants as support of the crowns and pontics (false teeth) to provide a permanent restoration.
Dentures
When patients are struggling with their full dentures, they can use dental implants to add stabilization. This is a wonderful alternative for patients who need to replace a full arch of teeth in a way that provides the strength and stability they desire. Dental adhesives and natural suction may not always provide the best stability for a denture.
Patients in the Newport Beach area considering single or multiple tooth replacement have a number of options available through the practice of Dr. Andrew Spath. Contact his practice today if you are interested in learning more about dental implant restorations.
