Multiple Missing Teeth: What’s the best solution?

Multiple Missing Teeth: What’s the best solution?

                    

If you are missing multiple teeth, especially molars, you may be wondering about your dental options. You want the freedom to be able to eat whatever you want. You want a stable, secure fix that won’t require unnecessary upkeep. With this issue, your options are limited.  

Your possible solutions for multiple missing back teeth include a fixed bridge anchored to implants or a partial removable denture. Removable dentures can be uncomfortable and complicated and their materials and fabrication can get expensive. A fixed bridge is often the superior choice for a lasting and comfortable solution that feels just like your natural teeth.

Benefits of a Fixed Bridge Anchored to Implants

• They are the sole fixed solution for missing back teeth.
• They are stable and secure, so you can eat anything without fear.
• They preserve your natural facial appearance.
• They prevent bone deterioration.
• They are more comfortable than dentures.
• They keep your gum line in tact, eliminating metal clasps that can eat away gumline.
• They preserve your adjacent teeth.
• They mimic natural teeth exactly in feel and look.
• They are a permanent fix. You won’t have to deal with any upkeep other than regular hygiene.

Once you’ve decided that a fixed bridge is the fix for you, what can you expect from the procedure? After your initial visit with your oral surgeon, you’ll have four to five additional visits until the final fixed bridge is attached. You may experience minor bruising, but you can treat it with over-the-counter painkillers, and you can be back to work the day after your procedure.

The Installation Process

1. The implants are installed first, usually in a single session. You may receive a temporary bridge so you’ll have normal mouth function as soon as you leave.

2. The implants must integrate with the jawbone before you get the permanent bridge. This varies, but it is normally done one to two months after implant installation.

3. Then, the new bridge will be installed, which will handle all the pressure of natural back teeth.

If you are ready to begin the process of permanently restoring your teeth and being able to eat whatever you want, whenever you want, you should contact a trusted oral surgeon, like those at Solace Oral Surgery, today. A professional will help guide you through the process step-by-step so that it is as painless and straightforward as possible, customized just for you.