There are three commonly used replacement options for missing teeth:
Dental Implants
Dental implants work by screwing a metal fixture into the jawbone, which is connected via a device called an abutement to a porcelain crown. The crown mimics the appearance of real teeth and will last a lifetime. The procedure involves general anaesthetic and will leave your smile looking natural where teeth were missing before.
Dentures
Dentures are false teeth. It is sometimes necessary to get a full or part denture to replace damaged or missing teeth. Dentures are custom-made to fit your mouth. This means you will need to visit your dentist several times before the denture is finished – to make sure that accurate measurements of your mouth are taken and that the denture fits well.
Bridges
A dental bridge is a prosthetic device used to fill a gap created by one or more missing teeth. It is mounted onto remaining teeth or implants and glued into shape with dental cement. Dental bridges fill the gaps in your teeth to create a full and natural-looking smile. Dental bridges are often made from porcelain, however other materials can be used.
Contact Sparkling Dental to enquire about your options when you’re missing teeth. We’ll happily provide pricing information and anything else you need to make a decision to fix your smile with dental implants, dentures or dental bridges.