Options to replace your removable denture

The 70 percent of people over age 35 have lost at least one tooth in his mouth from tooth decay or periodontal disease. The more teeth are lost, the more urgent it becomes to replace them to restore the masticatory function. There are two ways to restore the spaces with fixed restorations: bridges supported by teeth or implant-supported.

The tooth-supported fixed bridge is an excellent way to replace missing teeth. This type of bridge consists of crowns that are cemented to the teeth adjacent to the edentulous space. Once cemented the bridge, these teeth become the pillars or columns which support the bridge. This type of restoration is much more durable and the removable cosmetic, and being fixed, provides more comfort and safety.

Dental implants are titanium posts which are placed in the bone to replace the roots of lost teeth. These allow natural part replace an artificial piece that works similar to a tooth. The implants can be used to replace from one tooth to the entire dentition. When they are restored with a fixed bridge, implants take on the role of the pillars of it. This type of restoration is considered the best alternative in many cases, but is usually the most expensive option to add a surgical component of the procedure.

Fixed restorations are the preferred alternative. But, like any dental procedure, it is necessary to study thoroughly the remaining bone quality and condition of the remaining teeth to reach an acceptable work plan for the patient.