Dentures to Implant Bridge
Dental Implants Houston, TX
 Dentures are a time-tested method of replacement for tooth loss, especially if a person has lost all of their teeth. They are also readily available and do not require invasive procedures. However, dentures are not ideal for long-term use. At Alexandra Garcia, DDS, MS, Dr. Garcia and Dr. Alexandra Garcia offer a better alternative in the form of an implant bridge. Dental implants are more long-lasting, natural-looking, and comfortable than dentures. Implant-supported bridges have crowns permanently screwed into place with dental implants fused with the jawbone.
Why Switch from Dentures to an Implant Bridge?
Here are some reasons you might want to switch from dentures to a dental bridge supported by dental implants:
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Your dentures feel uncomfortable
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Slippery dentures
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Your smile feels sunken
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Your face looks older than your age, and you have wrinkles around your mouth
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You have trouble chewing your favorite foods
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Your dentures cause you to gag
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You speak with a lisp |
If you are facing any of these issues, visit us for a consultation so that we may assess your mouth and oral health and possibly recommend switching to an implant bridge.
What Is an Implant Bridge?
An implant bridge is an alternative to traditional dentures. It replaces your missing teeth or even an entire arch. We use dental implants surgically implanted into and fused with the jawbone to support an implant bridge instead of using the surrounding teeth for support. These implants work like natural tooth roots.
Benefits of Dental Bridges
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An implant bridge is a permanent tooth restoration procedure
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It does not get dislodged, and you don’t need to remove it for cleaning
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Implant bridges offer full mouth functionality
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Dental implants offer jawbone stimulation and preserve bone mass
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An implant bridge is stronger and steadier than dentures, which can slide and shift
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It functions like natural teeth
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Even though dental implant cost is high, you get a long-lasting restoration procedure in return
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Dental implant materials are decay-proof |
When you consider the dentures vs implants debate, implants and implant bridges are inarguably the superior choices due to their longevity, teeth-like appearance, stability, and comfort.
Switching from Dentures to Implant Bridge - Dental Implant Procedure
You will need minor oral surgery to replace your dentures with an implant bridge. We will start the procedure by administering local anesthesia and making a small incision in your gums to reach your jawbone. Then, we will shape your empty tooth sockets to insert the metal dental implants. We might need to place four to six implants in each arch to support your implant bridge.
Your dental implants will fuse with your jawbone in three to six months. During this time, you must avoid straining your implants as it might cause them to heal improperly. Once your implants have fused with your bone, we will take an impression of your mouth to make a mold for the crown bridge. As soon as we have the final custom bridge that matches the color of your teeth, we will insert it in place on top of the implants.
Contact Us
If you wish to switch out your dentures for permanent dental implants, call us at (346) 250-2930
to schedule an appointment with us. This way, we can determine if dental implants are the right fit for you. We will evaluate your jawbone health and perform dental x-rays to assess if everything is in order and then proceed with a custom treatment plan. |
