Prosthodontic dentistry enables our team to address serious concerns like tooth loss, securing replacement options that look natural and last for years to come. With dental implants in particular, we can offer new results that look and function like natural teeth. In today’s blog, Dreem Dentistry in Leawood, KS, talks about dental implant placement and how we can secure a new smile that lasts, and often in only one day.
The Dental Implant Difference
What makes dental implants so different compared to traditional bridges or removable dentures? With this option, we actually surgically insert small, thin posts to the jaw, which act like tooth roots. Made from biocompatible titanium, these actually bond with the jaw to ensure the flow of nutrients and keep your jawbone intact. You then avoid the loss of mass and density that follows tooth loss, and which would normally lead to loose and missing teeth. You now have an option that can last for decades to come, or even a lifetime, and provides a natural appearance and a durable chewing surface at the same time.
Addressing Minor Tooth Loss
If you have lost a single tooth, we could insert an individual dental implant into the jaw. We then attach an abutment to it so we can connect a custom crown. The crown provides a new chewing surface and looks natural, blending with the rest of your smile. If you have larger gaps in your smile, then one to two could be used to secure a bridge to fill the gap and offer long-lasting results than a traditional dental bridge.
All-On-X
If you have lost most or all of your teeth, then we could offer a complete smile with the All-On-X system, which involves inserting as few as four to six dental implants per arch and then connecting a complete set of new and lifelike ceramic teeth to them. The entire process, from the placement of the new roots to the attachment of the prosthetic, only takes one sitting, so you leave without a complete smile!
If you have one or more missing teeth, or even if you have lost most of your teeth and years have elapsed, then talk to our team. With prosthodontic dentistry, we can help you on the road to a full smile this summer, so reach out now to get the process started.
Our Team Offers Prosthodontic Dentistry
For treatment that also keeps your smile and facial structure intact, we can place new teeth. Whether you have one lost tooth or have lost all of them, we can help with a lifelike and durable replacement option, one that could provide a lifetime of stunning smiles for our patients! Call Dreem Dentistry in Leawood, KS, today at (913) 681-5500 to schedule your visit with our friendly team.
