Traditional dentures and bridges have been used for years to improve the oral health and the overall appearance of countless individuals. Dentures and bridges are great options for filling in gaps from missing teeth and beautifying smiles.
Here at Inspire! Dental, we take dentures and dental bridges to the next level by supporting them with denture implants. These implants act as tooth roots, which improves the health of your jaw and teeth.
Permanent Dentures With Implant Support
Implant-supported dentures are simply traditional dentures supported by dental implants. Also called denture implants, implant-supported dentures keep your teeth in place while you are talking and eating in a way that traditional dentures do not. Denture implants feel very natural in the mouth and keep the jawbone healthy and the teeth strong.
Permanent dentures cannot be removed from the dental implants by the patient. They stay in the mouth like natural teeth do. For patients who would like the most natural feel possible, permanent implant-supported dentures may be the perfect choice.
Removable Implant-Supported Dentures
Removable implant-supported dentures are also regular dentures anchored to long-lasting dental implants. These dentures can be removed and replaced by the wearer. The teeth can be easily clicked in and out of the dental implants. For those who want the ability to remove and replace the dentures for maintenance or other reasons, removable implant-supported dentures are a great option.
Permanent Implant-Supported Dental Bridge
A dental bridge is used to replace a set of missing teeth. It consists of crowns for the natural teeth on either side of the gap and replacement teeth to fill that gap. An implant-supported dental bridge is stabilized with dental implants, or replacement roots. A permanent implant-supported bridge, or fixed bridge, is held into place and cannot be removed by the wearer. Dental bridges are wonderful options for patients who have only lost a few teeth.
Removable Implant-Supported Dental Bridge
A removable implant-supported dental bridge works the same way as a fixed dental bridge, but it can be removed by the patient. This type of dental bridge is still held in place by the dental implants, but you can click the dental bridge in and out of the implants when necessary.
This option is often a better choice for those who want to remove the bridge for cleaning, have experienced more jawbone deterioration, or do not want to commit to a fixed implant-supported bridge.
If you want to fill those gaps and improve your smile with long-lasting and natural-looking solutions, contact us at Inspire! for implant-supported dentures and bridges.
