Partial Fixed Bridges Parker, CO
Having several failing or missing teeth is a serious issue that affects every part of your life. If you are missing several teeth, or need to have several failing teeth extracted, it is important that you have those missing teeth replaced. Today, there are a few options available for you. At Parker Dental Implant and Specialty Center, we can replace a section of missing teeth with a partial fixed bridge.
Why Should I Have Missing Teeth Replaced?
Replacing missing teeth is important for many reasons. After tooth loss, things you once did with little to no thought, such as eating and speaking, become more difficult. Your digestion suffers, which affects your overall nutrition. The quality of your smile is diminished, and your confidence may plummet. Tooth loss also affects your jaw. The bone loses the stimulation from your missing teeth. The bone weakens and begins to change shape. As a result, adjacent teeth begin to shift out of alignment, altering your bite, and changing the shape of your face.
What Is a Partial Fixed Bridge?
A partial fixed bridge is a solution for replacing a section of missing teeth. It is similar to a traditional fixed bridge. Rather than being supported by the adjacent teeth, however, the restoration is supported by small posts that are surgically placed into your jawbone. The posts anchor your replacement teeth, holding them securely in place.
How Is a Partial Fixed Bridge Placed?
To place a partial fixed bridge, surgery is required. Surgery is done under a local anesthetic. If you are particularly anxious or afraid, sedation can also be provided. Your comfort is essential for ensuring that surgery goes smoothly. Surgery begins with slight incisions in your gums, which gives us access to your jawbone. Next, tiny holes are placed into the bone, and the titanium posts are put into your jaw. Your gums are then stitched closed, leaving a tiny portion of the implant exposed above your gumline. Temporary teeth are set into place. Recovery following implant surgery can take a few months. As the healing progresses, your jawbone gradually fuses and becomes one with the posts. This process, called osseointegration, is completely natural. It integrates the posts into your jaw, securing them in place. Once you have healed from surgery, your temporary teeth come out, and the abutments go in. We take some impressions of your mouth. These impressions are used to design and fabricate your final partial fixed bridge, which is secured onto the posts using several small screws.
Benefits of a Partial Fixed Bridge
There are many benefits to a partial fixed bridge. It does not require alteration to your adjacent teeth. Your teeth are supported by the posts rather than your gums, making the partial fixed bridge much more comfortable. You can take care of the restoration, just like the rest of your natural teeth. One of the biggest benefits to a partial fixed bridge is that it helps to preserve the integrity of your jawbone. The posts stimulate your jawbone, helping to keep it strong and healthy, preventing bone loss. This makes the partial fixed bridge a long-term solution. In many cases, a partial fixed bridge can last a lifetime. If you have suffered the loss of several missing teeth, or need to have several failing teeth extracted, a partial fixed bridge can provide you with the tooth replacement that you need. Call Parker Dental Implant and Specialty Center at (720) 522-2000 today for more information and to schedule your consultation.