In our blogs, we regularly cover a range of topics, such as root canal therapy, teeth whitening, and dental care among others in order to help our readers and patients achieve the best oral health. In this edition of our blog, we are going to shed some light on dental bridges and dental implants. Both dental bridges and dental implants aim at restoring your smile due to missing tooth or teeth.

Dental Bridges

Dental bridges, also known as fixed dental prostheses, help replace one or several missing teeth with artificial ones. A dental bridge can be of porcelain, gold, alloys, or a combination of these materials. During the treatment, your dentist will first prepare the supporting teeth. It involves re-contouring the supporting teeth by removing some enamel in order to create some room for dental crowns, which will be later placed over them. Then your dentist will take some impressions of your teeth, which will serve as a model from which the dental bridge, false teeth (pontic), and crowns will be made. While the bridge is being made in a dental lab, your dentist will give you a temporary bridge to wear in order to protect your prepared teeth and gums.

When the new bridge is ready, your dentist will replace the temporary bridge with it. Then after some adjustments, your dentist will cement the dental bridge permanently.

The success of such a dental bridge predominantly depends upon the surrounding teeth. For that reason, it is vital to keep your remaining natural teeth strong and healthy.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are a bit expensive. The dental procedure is also a bit complex. They are, however, the most durable solution for the missing tooth or teeth.

Dental implants are a great alternative to dental bridges and removable dentures. A dental implant has three parts:

•    A small post, usually made of titanium, which is fused to the jawbone
•    An abutment, which attaches to the titanium post that protrudes from the gum
•    A crown, which looks like a natural tooth and attaches to the abutment

Individuals can get an implant to replace a missing tooth. Dental implants also help replace several missing teeth. If you have a bone loss due to a periodontal disease or lost tooth, your dentist will likely need to graft bone, so that the implant will have some solid base where it can secure firmly.

Getting dental implants involves several steps, including:
• A primary consultation
• Thorough dental exam and X-rays
• Surgically grafting of the titanium post
• Impressions of upper and lower jaws
• Preparing models for creating adequate crowns
• Placement of the crowns
• Regular check-ups with your dentist

If you need dental bridges or dental implants, Tysons Corner dentists at SmilePerfectors can help. Vastly skilled and experienced, dentists in Tysons Corner at SmilePerfectors are thoroughly proficient with dental bridge and dental implant therapies. Using the state-of-the-art technologies and years of experience, dentists at SmilePerfectors ensure that your dental treatments are as smooth as possible.

To learn more about dental bridges and dental implants, contact us or request an appointment at http://smileperfectors.com/request-an-appoinment.