Implants, Crowns, Bridges, or Dentures?
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Did you know there are multiple options available for patients who need to replace their teeth? From dental crowns to dentures, Dr. Vanessa Rashid can recommend the procedure that’s best for your dental needs.
As your Naples dentist, Dr. Rashid uses the following procedures to replace patients’ missing teeth:
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a piece of porcelain that fits over your tooth. Dental crowns work to restore your smile from complete tooth loss or to protect a tooth from further decay.
If you have a tooth that’s been weakened by trauma or decay, a porcelain dental crown may be right for you. Crowns work well in particular if you are fixing one tooth instead of many teeth.
Did you know getting a dental crown doesn’t technically replace your tooth? Like a cap, it fits over your natural tooth or dental implant. It may replace what people can see of your tooth, but your original tooth remains within it.
Our Naples dental practice will make sure your crown fits perfectly so you can continue chewing and smiling without concern.
What Is a Dental Implant?
Dental implants replace your tooth’s roots and can be used to replace one or more missing teeth.
Most look like cylinders and are made of a biocompatible alloy of titanium. Our dentist can place dental implants into your jawbone to provide a strong foundation for your new teeth.
Dental implants and dental crowns are often used together. Once your implant has sealed into your mouth through a process called , a crown will be placed over it to restore the appearance of an actual tooth.
The process for dental implants can take months. If you choose this option, make sure you have the time for various appointments to see the process through to the end.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
If you’re missing one tooth that has healthy teeth or implants on its sides, we may suggest a dental bridge.
Dental bridges fill gaps in your teeth by connecting a bridge piece that uses your good teeth as holders. The procedure requires us to shave down your side teeth a little so we can fit the bridge over them and still give your mouth a natural look.
If you want to avoid a dental implant, a bridge may be the right option for you.
What Are Dentures?
Whether you’ve seen them on TV or have a loved one who uses them, you’re probably familiar with dentures.
Dentures work as replacement teeth. They’re often used when too many teeth in your mouth have been weakened due to tooth decay, gum disease, or trauma to your teeth. Just like natural teeth, you need to brush and floss them regularly to keep them clean.
Did you know that not all denture options replace your entire smile? Our Naples dental office offers partial denture options that can replace the top or bottom half of your mouth instead of all of your teeth.
If you’re missing many or most of your teeth, dentures may be right for you.
Schedule Your Tooth Replacement Today
If you need a tooth replaced but don’t know which procedure is best for your particular case, our Naples, FL tooth replacement dentist is here to help. We can chat with you about each option and explain their advantages and disadvantages as they relate to your dental needs. Call The Modern Dentist today at (239) 591-3330, or contact us online.
This blog post has been updated.