Why Is Replacing Missing Teeth Important?
Missing teeth are more than an aesthetic concern or a functional challenge: they have the power to alter the delicate balance in your mouth, impacting your oral health for years to come.
Your teeth are constantly exerting pressure against each other, so when a tooth goes missing, the surrounding ones begin to shift towards the available space, leading to bite misalignment and malocclusion. Moreover, tooth loss is a major contributor to jawbone loss and deterioration, as your tooth’s root provides constant stimuli to the jaw, keeping it healthy and strong.
To safeguard your oral health, replacing missing teeth promptly is essential.
Benefits of Prompt Replacement of Missing Teeth
After tooth loss or extraction, timely replacement of the missing tooth is crucial for maintaining oral health and overall well-being. Some of the benefits this can bring you include:
- Maintain tooth alignment
- Preserve jawbone health
- Fully restore dental functionality
- Enhance your smile’s aesthetic appeal
Replacement Options Available in 3020 Dental Implants
At 3020 Dental Implants, your comfort and satisfaction are our top priority, which is why we offer a wide range of missing teeth replacement options designed to meet your unique needs, oral health, and the number of missing teeth.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are tiny metal posts our dentist inserts into your jawbone beneath your gums. They support a custom-designed dental prosthetic, whether a single crown or a full denture.
Implants provide a secure structure by being inserted into the jawbone, ensuring your restorations won't move or slide when you eat or talk. Because of that, having a healthy and sufficient amount of jawbone is crucial to being a good candidate for implant dentistry.
If that’s not the case, you may need a sinus lift or bone graft surgery before being able to receive dental implants.
Implant-Supported Bridge
Similar to conventional bridges, this dental restoration method uses a dental implant to anchor the bridge directly into the jawbone. This provides a secure base for replacement teeth without affecting your remaining natural teeth.
Implant-Supported Overdenture
Rather than simply resting on the gums, like conventional dentures, implant-supported overdentures are supported by dental implants. The overdenture can snap or clip onto the stable foundation created by these implants, which are inserted into the jawbone.
Compared to conventional dentures, an overdenture is more comfortable and secure. It minimizes movement and enhances the wearer's capacity for speech and eating. It provides a more stable and long-lasting option for those missing some or all of their teeth.
Explore Our Missing Teeth Replacement Options in Chicago
There are several effective options available for tooth replacement, each with its unique benefits to restore your smile. Reach out and schedule an appointment with 3020 Dental Implants to find out which of these options is the best one for you!
