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When you’re missing a single tooth, Dr. Crapo & Associates will usually suggest one of the following two options: a single crown supported by a dental implant or a traditional dental bridge.
What’s a Dental Bridge?
Picture the Capilano Suspension Bridge: It floats above the Capilano River and is firmly connected to the ground on each end. Similarly, when you’re missing a tooth, your dentist will create a floating tooth and attach it to the teeth on either side of the gap. That’s why the restoration is called a bridge.
Traditional Dental Bridges
A traditional, three-unit bridge is a restoration made up of a pontic, a false porcelain tooth connected by two abutments—tooth caps which are cemented onto the adjacent teeth. The pontic itself doesn’t have a root, which is why it has to be held up by its neighbouring teeth. Although dental bridges supported by natural teeth are a common way to replace a single missing tooth, implants are a wonderful alternative.
Implant-Supported Dental Bridges
If you’re missing several teeth, we might recommend an implant-supported dental bridge. To create the base of the bridge, we’ll insert small titanium screws called implants into your jawbone. These implants will serve as the abutments or anchors for a bridge. This procedure allows us to replace several missing teeth at once without having to create individual implants for each missing tooth.
Whether or not traditional or implant-supported bridges are appropriate for you depends on many factors, including how healthy your bone, gums, and teeth are. Book a consultation with us today to find out more about implants and bridges.
Dental Implants
Dental implant technology has made significant advancements and is now a durable tooth replacement option that restores the function and aesthetics of missing teeth.
The implant fixture is a titanium screw surgically embedded into the jawbone, serving as the artificial tooth root. Titanium’s biocompatibility allows the bone to fuse with the implant through osseointegration, providing a stable foundation. This can take several months.
The crown, typically made of ceramic or porcelain, is the visible portion of the implant, resembling a natural tooth. Its colour, shape and size are customized to match adjacent teeth, ensuring a seamless smile.
Dental implants offer several advantages over bridges or dentures. They provide unparalleled stability, preventing bone loss and maintaining facial structure. Implants also prevent neighbouring teeth from shifting into the gap left by a missing tooth. Additionally, titanium is bacteria-resistant, so the risk of infection is negligible.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about dental bridges and implants that we receive at our dental clinic in Victoria:
Dental Bridges and Implants in Victoria
At Dr. Crapo & Associates, we’ll assess your oral needs and recommend the best tooth restoration procedure. Contact us today to request an appointment at our dental clinic in Victoria.
Implants with Bridges
Support your bridge with quality implants for healthier teeth