Repairing Teeth with Composite Resin (Part 2)
There are patients who are uncomfortable with ordinary dentures and bridges where the dentist needs to chisel healthy teeth to turn them into anchors or abutments for the prosthetic crowns.
The use of dentures may result in gagging, poor ridges, and sore spots.
The gums might also end up infected or allergic to the metal, which may result in swelling and irritation.
Ordinary bridges may result in the destruction of the tooth or teeth on either side of the missing tooth or teeth.
Implants have the advantage of not needing adjacent teeth to anchor the bridge, crown, or denture.
Implants are less likely to result in irritated gums or gag reflex.
The patient’s mouth will easily accept the prosthodontics better and will get used to it more easily.
The dentist won’t have to ground or prepare adjacent teeth to hold your new false tooth or teeth into place.
The major downside to this is obviously the need to cut open your gums and access the jawbone.
The thing is not everyone is able to get implants.
You need to have adequate jawbone mass and support as well as healthy gums in order to become a viable candidate for dental implantation surgery.
Implants tend to be more expensive and they are not as common as dental extractions and root canal therapy.
Keeping your gums and bones healthy also requires regular dental visits and meticulous oral hygiene.
This is also called for when it comes to ensuring the long-term success of your dental implant.