Missing teeth and gaps in your smile can impact your long-term oral health, and even lead to the premature appearance of fine lines. If you are missing one or more teeth, you’ll find that a consultation with your Los Angeles dentist, Dr. Moradzadeh, DDS, whom will provide you with some great smile restoration options customized to meet your needs.
Dental implants
Implants are a permanent replacement solution for missing teeth. During this process, a titanium post will be inserted into your healthy jaw. During the healing process, the healthy bone tissue in your jaw will fuse around the titanium post and effectively ensure that it is now a stable artificial root for your prosthetic tooth.
Once healed, your dentist will affix the prosthetic tooth, or crown, onto the titanium post. This will instantly transform your smile into one that you are proud to show off. The crown will have been made from an impression taken from your mouth, and will be colored to ensure that it’s the perfect match against your healthy natural teeth.Most dental patients with missing teeth will find that they are good candidates for implants. If there has been a significant amount of time since the tooth was lost, there may be a bit of bone recession. This can potentially be a challenge in setting the titanium implant. Bone loss doesn’t mean that all bets are off, however. Jaw implants can provide a stable foundation for bone tissue to regrow around, and to provide a stable foundation for your future implant.
Dental bridges
Dental bridges offer a more permanent solution than removable dentures do. However, they do not require the same type of artificial root that is used with dental implants. Dental bridges are prosthetic teeth that literally bridge the gap between healthy teeth or implants. The bridge is affixed to the healthy teeth or implant on either side, and you may find that there is some preparation needed to bond the bridge in place.Dental bridges may be used at times when a patient lacks the required bone tissue for implants, or simply a temporary measure that helps to restore a smile between procedures. With proper care however, dental bridges can last for many good years to come.
The best way to find the right solution for your dental needs is through a consultation with a reputable dental practice such as Crystal Dental Center, where all of your questions and concerns will be answered accordingly. To schedule an appointment please contact Crystal Dental at 213.748.8448 or visit www.CrystalDentalCenters.com for further information.
