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Implants Dental implants are a popular and effective way to replace missing teeth. Surgically placed in the upper or lower jaw, they function as a sturdy anchor for replacement teeth. Made of titanium and other materials, implants are designed to hold restorations like crowns or bridges blend in with your other teeth, and are a long-term option for restoring your smile. The above article is from: MouthHealthy.org Bridget Burris, DDS 1748 South Triviz Drive Las Cruces, NM 88001 (575) 522-1983 LasCrucesDentist.com
Dentures are removable appliances that can replace missing teeth and help restore your smile. If youíve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from gum disease, tooth decay or injury, replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. Thatís because dentures make it easier to eat and speak better than you could without teethóthings that people often take for granted.
When you lose all of your teeth, facial muscles can sag, making you look older. Dentures can help fill out the appearance of your face and profile. They can be made to closely resemble your natural teeth so that your appearance does not change much. Dentures may even improve the look of your smile.
Types of dentures:
Conventional. This full removable denture is made and placed in your mouth after the remaining teeth are removed and tissues have healed, which may take several months.
Immediate. This removable denture is inserted on the same day that the remaining teeth are removed. Your dentist will take measurements and make models of your jaw during a preliminary visit. You donít have to be without teeth during the healing period, but may need to have the denture relined or remade after your jaw has healed.
Overdenture. Sometimes some of your teeth can be saved to preserve your jawbone and provide stability and support for the denture. An overdenture fits over a small number of remaining natural teeth after they have been prepared by your dentist. Implants can serve the same function, too.
Missing teeth can cause various other problems with your oral well-being. They do not just alter the appearance of your smile. They provide the ability to chew foods properly to get the most nutrients out of your food. Dental implants are the solution to replace one or many missing teeth. They come up through the gums and give the appearance of natural teeth, unlike bridges or dentures that sit on top of the gums. Those without any teeth can benefit from implants, as the problems of slippage and tilting are gone, and no longer do dentures need to be taken out at night. We handle the entire process from implant to crown placement, so you will likely not be inconvenienced in being referred to another office.
Some patients require special preparation, called sinus or ridge augmentation, before they are able to receive implants. In most cases, we can also provide this procedure directly, saving you time and the complications of dealing with another specialist. Bridget Burris, DDS Jared S. Wallis, DDS 1748 South Triviz Drive Las Cruces, NM 88001 (575) 522-1983 LasCrucesDentist.com
