Arizona Tribune - 3 Ways to Replace Missing Teeth in Miami, Florida

Dentures

Dentures are prosthetic teeth and gums that sit on top of your real gums. You typically use adhesives to keep dentures in place. Customized dentures often look like natural teeth. Dentures are often an affordable solution that may help you eat and speak comfortably.

Full dentures

When you think of dentures, full dentures likely come to mind. They feature full rows of prosthetic teeth embedded in prosthetic gums. Full dentures may replace all the teeth in your mouth or a full arch of teeth on your upper or lower jaw. It's important to remove and clean full dentures regularly.

Partial dentures

If you're only missing some of your teeth, your dentist may recommend partial dentures to fill the gap instead of a complete set. Partial dentures adhere to your gums. However, they're usually also secured to surrounding teeth with a hook or clasp. Like full dentures, partial dentures should be removed and cleaned daily.

Implant dentures

Implant dentures work a little differently from other types. Instead of adhering them to your gums with adhesives, you attach them to implants that have been placed surgically into your jawbone. The implants make these dentures more secure after they're snapped into place. However, you should still remove and clean them every day.

Dental implants

For a more permanent solution than dentures, you might consider dental implants. Dental implant treatments involve surgically replacing tooth roots with metal or ceramic posts. The implants typically go directly into the jawbone.

In most cases, a prosthetic tooth attaches to the top of the post, replacing the missing tooth. Over time, the jawbone grows around the implant. You care for an implant like a natural tooth.

There are many types of dental implants, including:

• Endosteal: Endosteal implants are the most common kind. They're inserted directly into the jawbone.

• Subperiosteal: Subperiosteal implants go into the gum, above the bone, not into it. Patients without enough healthy jawbone for an endosteal implant may get a subperiosteal implant instead.

• All-on-4: All-on-4 dental implants, also called "fixed full arch implants," may replace a full row of teeth on the top or bottom of your mouth. The procedure involves surgically inserting four implants into different parts of your jaw. A full arch of prosthetic teeth is then placed securely on the implants.

Dental bridges

Dental bridges may "bridge" gaps in your smile with several artificial teeth, typically secured between healthy teeth. Most bridges feature two dental crowns on either end with prosthetic teeth in the middle. The crowns bond onto your healthy teeth, leaving the prosthetics to fill the gap.

If you don't have healthy teeth on both sides of a gap, dentists might opt for an alternative to traditional bridges that's secured with a crown on only one side. Alternatively, you may choose implant-supported bridges, which attach to fully fused implants rather than real teeth. Bridges are a strong, durable option for replacing teeth that may be more affordable than some implants.

Finding the right fit

To find the best tooth replacement solution, consider needs and circumstances. The following questions may impact your decision:

• What's your budget?

• How many teeth are you replacing?

• How would dentures, implants, or bridges fit into your lifestyle?

• What other health concerns do you have?

If you're ready to replace missing teeth, discuss your concerns, goals, and priorities with a "dentist near me" to identify next steps.

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