Implant Crowns & Dentures

Dental Implants represent the most advanced method of care for the replacement of missing teeth. By behaving in much the same way as the roots of natural teeth, dental implants offer an excellent solution for reestablishing the natural feel, function, and look of a complete smile. Whether a single tooth is missing or multiple ones have been lost, dental implants offer healthy, aesthetically pleasing, and long-lasting treatment outcomes.

Implant-supported crowns to replace individual teeth

When a single tooth is missing, a dental implant restored with a crown replicates a natural tooth in almost every way. Placed atop an individual implant, an implant-supported crown requires no involvement or preparation of the adjacent teeth. Besides being more accessible and easier to clean than a three-unit bridge, dental implants are also not susceptible to tooth decay. Furthermore, much like the roots of natural teeth, dental implants provide ongoing stimulation to the surrounding tissues. This stimulation prevents the long-term bone shrinkage and sagging facial contours that often develop after tooth loss. 

Dental implants to replace multiple missing teeth

In cases where multiple teeth are missing, dental implants can be used in a variety of ways to support fixed bridges and removable dentures. 

• Implant-supported fixed bridges: Unlike a traditional fixed bridge, but similar to an implant-supported crown, an implant-supported bridge preserves the integrity of the adjacent teeth while preventing the bone resorption that naturally occurs in the area of missing teeth. With the neighboring teeth left intact, the bridge is attached to strategically placed dental implants. Implant-supported bridges offer patients a long-lasting solution and all the benefits of a functional, complete, and beautiful smile. 
• Implant-supported Dentures: When all of the upper or lower teeth are missing, dental implants offer a comfortable, stable, and cosmetically pleasing solution to restore a complete, attractive, and functional smile.
  An implant-supported denture is essentially a removable denture that’s stabilized by a select number of specialized and strategically placed dental implants. These implants provide added retention to the denture in place while ensuring optimal comfort and function. With implant-supported dentures, there’s no slippage or the need for messy denture adhesives. Patients wearing implant-supported dentures can chew, speak, and smile with confidence and ease.