Dr. Drew Shulman suggests dental implants over other restorations because of the many benefits they offer. This is especially true for patients missing many or all their teeth. If this is you, we suggest scheduling a consultation with Dr. Shulman. Continue reading to learn more about multiple dental implants in Philadelphia, PA.
Unfortunately, not everyone will qualify for multiple implants. You need to be in good overall health and have enough bone to support the implants. Overall, Dr. Shulman will help you figure out the best tooth replacement option for your oral health needs and cosmetic goals.
Dental Implants for Multiple Missing Teeth
For years, the only options for missing teeth included dentures or dental bridges. However, as dental technology progresses, so do dental implant procedures. The process to get them is easy and they now have a much higher success rate. Couple that with the advantages teeth implants offer, and you have the most popular teeth replacement treatment.
The biggest advantage to choosing them is that the implant posts will fuse with your jaw bone. This will create a stable base for the implants to secure the restoration. The biocompatible posts will actually replace the missing teeth roots. This helps prevent bone loss and improves your long-term oral health.
Multiple Dental Implants in Philadelphia, PA
To replace multiple missing teeth, Dr. Shulman may use one of the following types of dental implant options.
Implant Supported Dental Bridge
If you are missing more than one tooth, you don’t need a single dental implant for each missing tooth. When several missing teeth are in a row, Dr. Shulman can place at least two dental implants in the jaw. Then he will secure an implant-supported bridge to them.
Each implant will support one end of the dental bridge. Unlike a traditional fixed bridge, an implant supported bridge will not require reducing adjacent teeth. It also provides support for the jaw and bite. Bridgework secured by dental implants provides a stronger and more effective restoration.
Implant Supported Full Denture
Many patients who face losing all their teeth dread the thought of getting dentures. People love the idea of dental implants because they will not have to deal with removable dentures.
With as little as four dental implants, Dr. Shulman can secure a full denture to replace a full arch of teeth. Implant-supported dentures will do away with all of the disadvantages of removable dentures. The advantages of dentures implants include:
- No slippage or chance of denture falling out
- Little to no eating restrictions
- More comfortable
- Long lasting results
- Protects against bone loss
- Easier to care for
- More stable
- No need for need for glues, adhesives, soaks or rinses
Dr. Shulman offers complete dental implant services at his Northeast Philadelphia dental office. From from the tooth extraction to surgical placement of the implants to placing the final restoration, he can do it all under one roof. Dental implants are the most natural looking and advanced solution to replace missing teeth.
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