Tooth Replacement

Durable Solution

Dental Implant

 

A dental implant is simply an artificial root made of titanium or a titanium alloy which, once integrated into the bone, allows for the installation of an abutment. Depending on the number of missing teeth, a crown, bridge, or fixed or removable prosthesis can then be attached to the implant abutment. This is the optimal solution for replacing a missing tooth.

The advantages of implants are numerous:

  • Stops bone loss in this area
  • Allows the integrity of surrounding teeth to be preserved
  • Same appearance and feel as natural teeth
  • High long-term durability
  • Facilitates good hygiene

However, this procedure requires surgery. This is performed under local anesthesia. There must be time for healing and integration into the bone. It is important to be aware that certain medical conditions may be contraindications to implant surgery.

Services

Fixed Replacement

Fixed Bridge

 

A fixed bridge is a dental treatment designed to replace one or more missing teeth. It usually consists of an artificial tooth fixed between two crowns. It is permanently placed on the teeth adjacent to the missing space.
The main advantages of a fixed bridge are:

  • No surgery
  • Fixed
  • Good aesthetics in the short and medium term

This solution also has disadvantages:

  • Preparation of the surrounding teeth to secure the bridge
  • Progression of bone loss under the bridge, resulting in a decrease in aesthetics
  • Possibility of cavities under the bridge (adjacent teeth)
  • Difficult hygiene

Estimated lifespan: 8 to 12 years

Removable Alternative

Dentures

 

A complete denture is used to replace all the teeth in a single arch. It largely covers the gums and, if located in the upper jaw, the palate. It stays in place thanks to saliva that seeps between the denture and the gum, creating suction. It is made of acrylic.

A partial denture, on the other hand, replaces one or more teeth. It rests on the gum and the adjacent teeth, in the space to be filled, using clasps. It is precisely thanks to this support that a partial denture is more stable than a complete denture. It is made of a metal alloy and acrylic.

Like all treatments, dentures have advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages

  • Low cost
  • No surgical procedure
  • Treatment reversible under certain conditions
  • Easy to remove and replace

Disadvantages

  • Lack of stability
  • Partial denture clasps can damage the teeth that support them
  • Must be replaced regularly (approximately every 5 years) due to changes in the gums and bone
  • Covers the palate (upper complete denture), which can affect eating habits
  • Gum pain
  • Premature facial aging
  • Difficulty chewing, which can lead to digestive problems

If you suffer from several of the disadvantages mentioned, you may want to consider implants to serve as anchors for the denture. This alternative helps keep the jawbone stable and the gums healthy. Chewing and the strength of the dentures are greatly improved.

 

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