It is a great benefit when patients have a natural tooth to support the bridges. However, this is not the only solution. Bridges can be attached to dental implants. There are a few things patients need to know before they decide to move forward with this procedure.
First, the patient undergoes a thorough examination. The dentist must make sure that an implant will be supported by the jawbone. After this first step, a titanium post is attached to the jawbone. After that, there should be a 3 to six months gap to let the jawbone grow. When the jawbone is fully grown and healed, it is safe to attach a dental crown.
This is the first stage. When the implant is secured and the patient doesn’t have any issues, bridges can be prepared and fixed in place.
Later on, during the follow-up visits, the dentist will make the necessary alterations and extricate the imperfections.
The main benefit that patients consider is a cosmetic improvement. It’s not a secret, that everyone dreams of a beautiful, healthy, and sincere smile. Bridges also have other benefits apart from how they look. They do not depend on the patient’s teeth for support, thus no modifications are applied to the existing natural and healthy teeth.
The cost of bridges on implants can vary quite significantly from product to product, procedure to procedure. Schedule an appointment for a complimentary consultation.
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