Improving your Smile
Discoloured and Stained Teeth
Replacement of Old Restorations
Worn Down Teeth
Closing gaps between teeth
Crooked Teeth
Replacement of Missing Teeth
Tooth Whitening
Replacement of Missing Teeth
Treatment - Placement of 2 dental implants and a 3 unit porcelain bridge.
Treatment - Dental implant replacement of the front 2 teeth.
Treatment - Placement of 2 resin bonded (Maryland) bridges..
Treatment - Placement of a dental implant and porcelain crown..
Whether a tooth has been lost recently or been missing for many years, there are numerous options to replace missing teeth.
In the past, dentures (false teeth) were the most common way to replace missing teeth. In recent years dentures are being utilized less and less as more comfortable and secure alternatives have evolved.
Common problems associated with dentures include
- sore spots/ulcers from a denture rubbing on the gums
- movement during chewing and speech
- fracture of the plastic teeth or plastic base
- unable to wear the denture due to strong gag reflex
- bad smell or odor, if not properly cleaned
- altered taste sensation
- altered speech
Bridges connect to the adjacent teeth to replace the missing tooth or teeth. There are conservative resin bonded (Maryland bridges) or traditional porcelain bridges which rely on crowns on the adjacent teeth to secure the bridge.
Dental implants are the other alternative to replacing missing teeth.
There are 3 main advantages of a dental implant over a bridge
- the adjacent teeth are left alone
- longevity and predictability
- better success rate