If you are struggling to live with a missing tooth or teeth, we can help with multiple teeth replacement options. Not only can we help to restore your smile, but we can ensure you are able to continue using your teeth as you usually would. Multiple teeth replacement options involve various forms of dental technology to restore the appearance of a smile and the functionality of the teeth.
Multiple teeth replacement options are available at Oak Tree Dental in Poway and the surrounding area. Possible options include bridges, dental implants, and dentures to replace teeth. Our dentist decides on the right tooth replacement option for you based on the location of the missing teeth, how strong the jaw is, and your personal preferences.
Call (858) 748-2101 today to schedule your consultation with our doctor and learn which replacement option is most effective for you.
Removable dentures
Many patients prefer this treatment because they can remove the dentures for cleaning and maintenance. Dentures do not cost as much as implants and do not require the extensive surgery that comes with implants. Dentures come in partial and full varieties. For multiple missing teeth, removable dentures make sense.
Dentures consist of a gum-colored acrylic base with artificial teeth attached. The teeth are made of metal, covered in plastic. This apparatus looks like natural teeth and allows the patient to smile without embarrassment and easily eat solid foods again. The patient needs to brush the dentures daily and rinse them after each meal. Our team can recommend whether to use a solution. If a solution is advised, the appliance should be soaked overnight.
The challenge with dentures is that this option is not as durable as some counterparts. Dentures can crack or break easily. In addition, dentures are sometimes uncomfortable for patients. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Association, FDA, "Denture wearers should know that a large amount of denture adhesive will not necessarily address problems with ill-fitting dentures." Along with that, the FDA adds that "prolonged use of ill-fitting dentures may lead to an increase in bone loss." The appliance can slip while the person eats or talks, wearing out over time as well.
“Dentures consist of a gum-colored acrylic base with artificial teeth attached. The teeth are made of metal, covered in plastic.”
Advantages and disadvantages of teeth replacement options
Dental implants
Dental implants provide the appearance of natural teeth and offer other benefits, as well. Other benefits include:
- Not affecting nearby teeth
- High success rates
- Requiring less maintenance
- Sturdiness
However, dental implants also have their own unique set of disadvantages, such as:
- Costliness
- May have a long recovery period
- Require surgery
Dentures
Dentures are a good option for replacing all of a person's teeth. They are also potentially less painful than having dental implants put in. If a patient does not have any remaining teeth or has oral health issues, a full set of dentures can be the right option.
There are many benefits to getting a full set of dentures. These benefits include:
- Being better able to eat food with few restrictions
- Being removable for cleaning
- Protecting any remaining teeth from more wear
- Restoring facial appearance
Cons of dentures include:
- Increased risk of gum disease if not properly taken care of
- Not looking quite as natural as dental implants
- May slip around in the mouth
- Must be removed and cleaned regularly
Dentures secured by implants
Dentures secured by implants, also known as implant-supported dentures, are one of the best teeth replacement options available on the market. The implants affix the dentures directly into the jawbone, allowing for total osseointegration. As a result, these dentures function just like natural teeth.
Advantages of dentures secured by implants include the fact that dentures secured by implants come with the following:
- Decreased irritation of gum tissue
- Eliminated need for denture adhesives
- Improved speech and confidence
- Restoration of proper chewing
However, disadvantages of dentures secured by implants include:
- Costliness
- May require an extended recovery period
- Requires adequate bone density
Bridges
For patients who only need one or two teeth replaced, bridges may be the solution. Bridges are held in place by teeth or implants on either side of the false teeth. Artificial teeth can be crafted from materials such as gold but are usually made from porcelain to match the shade of the surrounding teeth.
Unlike removable teeth replacement options, we fix bridges to the teeth. This process can help bridges function more effectively than other treatments. Bridges do not require a patient's jawbone to be of a particular shape or strength. There are a few different types of bridges we recommend based on a patient's individual needs:
- Traditional Dental Bridge. With this type of dental bridge, we place a crown on each adjacent tooth to hold the bridge in place.
- Maryland Dental Bridge. Unlike a traditional dental bridge that is attached to crowns on each tooth, we will bind a Maryland dental bridge onto the natural teeth with either metal or porcelain.
- Cantilever Dental Bridge. If a patient only has one tooth adjoining their dental gap, such as in the back of the mouth, we may recommend a cantilever dental bridge, where we will place one crown on the adjacent tooth to secure the false teeth.
- Implant-Supported Dental Bridge. This treatment is effective for patients who do not have adjoining teeth near the dental gap.
There are many advantages to dental bridges, including the ability to:
- Prevent surrounding teeth from shifting
- Restore facial structure
- Restore the ability to speak normally
- Restore the smile
Of course, there are also some potential disadvantages as well. These include the possibility of:
- Bacteria and plaque getting inside if the crowns are ill-fitting
- Collapsing of the bridge if the abutment teeth are not strong enough
- Crowns changing the structure of the teeth
- Damage to the abutment teeth compromising the bridge
“If a patient does not have any remaining teeth or has oral health issues, a full set of dentures can be the right option.”
Temporary teeth replacement options
Sometimes, teeth must be replaced immediately. Patients may not have the time, patience, or money to undergo more complex procedures. In such cases, partial flippers, partial dentures, and immediate dentures are all viable options.
A partial flipper (also known as a removable flipper or temporary partial denture) is an acrylic removable partial denture that rests on the lower jaw or fits along the palate of the mouth. A partial denture replaces one or several teeth missing on the same arch. Immediate dentures can restore a smile right after tooth extraction.
“Sometimes, teeth must be replaced immediately.”
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It is never a fun experience to lose an adult tooth. It is especially scary to lose all of one's permanent teeth. Fortunately, all-teeth replacement options are available. Two of the most common options are traditional dentures and dentures secured by implants.
Traditional full dentures include a full set of prosthetic teeth and are held in place with denture adhesive and natural suction. They must be removed and cleaned every day. In comparison, as the name suggests, dentures secured by implants are affixed to the mouth via implants.
“Conversely, even the most loyal brusher and top-flossing patient can lose permanent teeth.”
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Missing teeth are an oral health issue, not just an aesthetic issue. Losing just one tooth can cause the bone to deteriorate and muscles to droop.
There are several factors to consider when choosing a tooth replacement option. However, no age is too old or too young.
To determine the most effective replacement option for a patient's tooth, we will need to examine the patient's mouth, medical history, and other relevant factors. Since each option offers benefits and changes to one's oral health routine, it is essential to understand the specific details of each. Our team can help to customize the treatment to meet your needs.
It can be, especially without dental insurance. Luckily, we can help figure out the most affordable option for you.
The answer depends on the tooth replacement option you choose. The doctor can help give you a better idea of what to expect during a one-on-one consultation.
Everyone should visit their dentist once or twice a year for annual checkups. Some patients may require more trips to the dentist than others. Ask our team for a more complete idea of what to expect after replacing your teeth.
Dental implant terminology
An abutment is a component that attaches to the dental implant so a professional can place a dental crown to provide patients with an artificial, aesthetically pleasing and fully-functional smile.
Multiple replacement teeth that are fixed in place via attachment to dental implants, natural adjacent teeth, or a combination of the two.
A crown is an artificial tooth, usually consisting of porcelain, which covers the top of the implant to provide people with an aesthetically pleasing and fully-functional tooth.
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.
Endosteal is a type of dental implant that a professional places in the alveolar and basal bone of the mandible that transcends only one cortical plate.
Eposteal is a type of dental implant that conforms to whichever edentulous surface of an alveolar bone is superior.
An implant-supported bridge is a dental bridge that professionals fix in place with the use of dental implants inserted in the jaw to create a sturdy set of artificial teeth.
Osseointegration is the process in which a titanium dental implant fuses with the surrounding bone over several months after an oral health professional places the implant in the jaw.
Fill in the gaps, feel and look the way you want
It can be difficult living with spaces in your mouth. Chewing can be a problem, but you may even feel ashamed to leave your home and talk to people in Poway. At Oak Tree Dental, we have multiple teeth replacement options to correct these troubling issues.
Regardless of how severe your challenges are, you can feel at ease knowing we have the right solution for you. Call us today at 858-748-2101 to talk our team about repairing your smile.
Individual results vary. How long a treatment lasts, and how it looks and feels, depends on each patient.