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Your Tooth Loss Replacement Options

Thanks to the innovative tooth restoration choices available today, it's easier than ever to replace missing teeth. Whether you need to replace one tooth or want to restore all of your teeth with dentures, your Fresno, CA, implant dentist, Dr. Alexander Pritsky can help you evaluate your options.

Tooth restoration choices

In the past, bridges and removable dentures were the only options if you lost teeth. Although these restoration options are still good choices on their own, combining them with dental implants adds enhanced function and comfort.

Implants are tiny posts made of titanium, a metal that bonds to the jawbone and is often used in medical and dental applications. The posts serve as roots that support crowns, bridges or dentures.

The implant process starts when you visit your Fresno dental office for a minor oral surgical procedure. During the procedure, your dentist places the posts in your jawbone where they'll gradually begin to fuse to the bone. New teeth may be connected to your dental implants the day of your procedure or may be added after the implants bond completely to your jawbone.

Implants can be combined with:

  • A Single Dental Crown: If you need to replace one missing tooth, your implant will be connected to a dental crown to complete the restoration of your tooth. Dental crowns are made of durable materials that closely resemble tooth enamel and replace the top part of teeth.
  • A Dental Bridge: An implant-supported bridge is an excellent option if you've lost several teeth in a row. The number of implants you'll need to support a bridge or denture varies. In some cases, your implant dentist may be able to attach a bridge or upper or lower denture with just a few implants.
  • Dentures: Implant-supported dentures offer several benefits that make than an attractive restoration option. When your dentures are attached to implants, you won't suffer a significant decrease in your biting power and will be able to eat hard, tough or sticky foods with ease. Implant dentures won't irritate your gums and will help you avoid loss of bone in your jaw, a problem that can occur after tooth loss.

Fill the gaps in your smile with implant-supported dentures and bridges offered by Dr. Alexander Pritsky, your implant dentist in Fresno, CA. Call his office at (559) 298-3900 to schedule an appointment.


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