Dental Implant Bridges and Their Value to You

Dental implant bridges replace teeth secured by dental implants. It is a hybrid of both implants and bridges. The dental formula is significant for eating because it reflects an individual's beauty.  

—Reasons for dental implant bridges

• Long-lasting
  Dentists would advocate for dental implant bridges because they are long-lasting. Dental implant bridges can last for a long time, even to a maximum of 10 years. That keeps individuals in good shape and health.

• Natural-looking
  Dental implant bridges look like natural teeth. You cannot differentiate between natural teeth and dental implant bridges, which is essential for individuals' appearance. Everyone wants to look natural when smiling, so dental implant bridges are the way to go.

• Comfortable
  Like natural teeth, dental implant ridges are comfortable and function well. If you have dental challenges, you should consider dental implant bridges because you can eat and have an everyday life like others.

• The procedure of dental implant bridges
  1.    Evaluation of oral health
  The dentist will evaluate your oral health and determine whether you are appropriate for a dental implant bridge.
  2.    Dental implants
  If you are fit for the dental implant bridge, the dentist will place dental implants in a patient's jawbone. The implants create a strong foundation where the bridge will rest.
  3.    Temporary bridge
  The dentist provides the patient with a temporary bridge to wear after placing the dental implants. The patient is allowed to go home with the temporary bridge.
  4.    Laboratory work
  The dentist will take some of the patient's teeth impressions to the laboratory to make a custom fit bridge for the patient.
  5.    Placing permanent bridge
  The dentist calls the patient when the permanent bridge is ready, removes the temporary one, and replaces it with the permanent one.

—Benefits of dental implant bridges

Bone retention
Dental implant bridges replace tooth roots which keeps the jawbone strong. Unlike other procedures where surgery is not performed, dental implant bridges are critical for strengthening the jaw bone.
Stability of other teeth
Since teeth depend on each other to keep them in place, dental implant bridges are crucial since they replace teeth to avoid a gap. The teeth pattern is vital for their strength and helps the uniformity of the teeth.