The following are treatment options for
| Dental Implant | Tooth Supported Fixed Bridge | Removable Partial Denture | Bonded (Maryland) Bridge |
What are the consequences of tooth loss? (click for additional information)
This is an example of how a dental implant is used to replace a single missing tooth.
| Replacing a single missing tooth with an implant has the advantage of removing the need to grind down adjacent teeth as you would to place a bridge. Occasionally, this grinding process can lead to the need for further treatment such as root canal therapy on these prepared teeth. Bridges that are not kept clean can result in decay under the bridge and result in further tooth loss. Remember dental implants can't get decay. |
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Click above to see a 3-D video on how a Single Dental Implant is used to restore one tooth |
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Click below to download and print the following dental implant brochures |
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Implant Brochure (overview) |
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Single
Tooth Replacement Brochure |
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Front
Tooth Replacement Brochure |
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Back
Tooth Replacement Brochure |
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Full
Upper Denture Replacement Brochure |
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Full
Lower Denture Replacement Brochure |
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A traditional bridge involves grinding down adjacent teeth to support the bridge. It is a stable solution with good esthetics and function that is fairly easy to install. However, this alternative has two main disadvantages: continuous bone resorbtion in the edentulous area, and sacrificing healthy teeth on behalf of the bridge.
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Removable
Partial Denture(Flipper)
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This is not a permanent alternative to a
lost tooth. It is unstable and loosely attached, which affects both function
and comfort. A removable partial denture is made of plastic – a material
that can't create the same esthetic result as a ceramic crown. The benefits
are few but do exist: adjacent teeth aren't affected. It is easily and
quickly installed and relatively cheap. Disadvantages
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