Complete Fixed Bridge Parker, CO
Losing an entire arch of teeth does more than affect the quality of your smile and your confidence. It affects your ability to bite and chew, making it incredibly difficult to enjoy many of your favorite foods. Your digestion suffers, which affects your overall nutrition. Speaking becomes more difficult, and others have a harder time understanding what you are trying to say. Tooth loss can also affect your jawbone, causing the bone to weaken and change shape. Replacing an entire arch of missing teeth is crucial for restoring your oral health, smile, and quality of life. Parker Dental Implant and Specialty Center can replace your missing teeth with a complete fixed bridge.
What Is a Complete Fixed Bridge and What Does It Require?
A complete fixed bridge is a current solution to replace an entire arch of missing or failing teeth. This treatment uses what are known as dental implants. It involves the use of 6 to 8 small titanium posts that provide support for the arch of ceramic crowns that replace your missing teeth. The posts are surgically placed into your jawbone. The bone fuses to these posts, integrating them into the jaw. Your replacement teeth are then secured on to the posts with small screws.
The Process for Getting a Complete Fixed Bridge
Getting a complete fixed bridge requires surgery. Surgery is done under a local anesthetic, which numbs the treatment area. Sedation can also be provided for patients who are feeling anxious or afraid. With sedation, we can help to ensure your comfort, which is paramount for providing you with safe, effective treatment.
The surgery starts with a few tiny incisions put in your gums, exposing the underlying bone. Next, we drill holes into the bone, and the posts are put inside. Finally, your gums are stitched shut, with a small amount of each implant exposed above the gumline. Temporary teeth are placed to use while you heal.
Healing from surgery can take numerous months. As you heal, your bone slowly fuses to the posts, making them into a part of your jaw. Once you have completely healed, the posts become both strong and stable. The temporary teeth are removed, and abutments are placed. Impressions are taken, and your final dental restorations are designed and created. Finally, the teeth are secured on the implant posts with a few small screws.
Benefits of a Complete Fixed Bridge
There are several benefits associated with a complete fixed bridge. This restoration provides a perfectly natural restoration to the appearance of your smile. The teeth feel and function just like your real teeth. The arch of replacement teeth is held in place by the implant posts rather than your gums, making it much more comfortable. You can brush, floss, and rinse your replacement teeth just like your real teeth.
One of the greatest benefits of a complete fixed bridge is that it helps to preserve your jawbone. The posts restore stimulation to the bone, which helps prevent future bone loss. A complete fixed bridge provides a long-term solution for tooth loss that can last a lifetime.
For more information on a complete fixed bridge, and to find out if it is the right solution for you, contact Parker Dental Implant and Specialty Center at (720) 522-2000 to schedule your consultation today.