When it comes to replacing missing teeth, I find that my patients are most satisfied with dental implants. I believe the reason for this is that implants function most like your own natural teeth. They are stable, non-removable, esthetic and functional. There are however, cases that would be best suited for the other alternatives (bridges, removable partial dentures, etc.). Therefore, it is best to treat each person individually to determine which option is best for their situation.
Dr. Bob
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By age 44, most adults have lost at least one permanent tooth. The medical term for missing teeth is endentulism. In the past decade or so, dental implants have become available as an alternative to a bridge or denture to replace the lost tooth. A bridge is a fixed replacement done by a dentist that anchors an artificial tooth to adjacent healthy teeth. A denture is a removable device that sits on the gum and clips to teeth. Bridges can sometimes cause problems with the healthy teeth, and dentures may come loose or make unwanted noises. An implant, the new procedure involves surgically setting an anchor into the jawbone; the replacement tooth is attached to it. Several anchors may be used to attach multiple teeth
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