Missing Upper or Lower Teeth

Teeth are lost for a variety of reasons. The most common is gum disease, which results from plaque buildup and can lead to the loss of teeth. Other causes include decay, trauma, infection, etc.

Replacement options for missing upper or lower teeth

• Dental Bridge

A dental bridge is a semi-permanent restoration that replaces missing teeth. A bridge consists of one or more artificial teeth, called pontics, and several crowns fused together. The crowns are cemented over healthy teeth on either side of the gap, anchoring the bridge in place. The bridge is permanent and cannot be removed in the same way as a denture.

• Dental Implants

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into the jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge.

Dental implants require surgery to place a titanium root into the jawbone. After the implant has been placed, the bone around the implant will heal in a process called osseointegration. Osseointegration takes time, but once it is complete, the implant will permanently hold a replacement tooth or bridge.

Implants can also be used to hold removable dentures. Partial dentures are held in place with brackets and ball-in-socket attachments. Full dentures are held in place with clips. The dentist will customize the design of the denture to fit securely over the implant. Implant-supported dentures are more secure than traditional dentures, and they do not slip or shift while chewing or speaking.

• Full Mouth Restoration

Full mouth restoration is a type of restorative dentistry that can transform your mouth into a healthy, beautiful smile. If you have missing, damaged, or weak teeth, we can restore all of them with a complete smile makeover. We can replace your missing teeth, fix any alignment problems, and help you get a full set of beautiful, functional, and natural-looking teeth.

• All-on-four implants

All-on-four dental implants refer to a type of dental implant procedure which replaces a whole arch of teeth, either upper or lower, with just four implants.

All-on-four dental implants involve placing four dental implants, two at the front of the jaw and two at the back of the jaw. These implants are anchored to the jaw bone and act as anchors for a fixed denture plate, which replaces the lost teeth. This denture plate fits over the implants and is securely fastened in place, so the patient does not need to wear a removable denture.