SINGLE TOOTH MISSING

When both the tooth and root are damaged, the best permanent replacement is a dental implant in conjunction with a ceramic crown.

Benefits of a single implant restoration:

• Non-removable
• Preserves adjacent teeth (unlike a bridge)
• Maintains bone levels
• Esthetic appeal
• The most similar replacement of a natural tooth

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ALTERNATIVES TO AN ALL-CERAMIC CROWN ON IMPLANT

	Tooth-supported fixed bridge A traditional bridge involves grinding down adjacent teeth to support the bridge. It is a stable solution with good esthetic appeal and function that is fairly easy to install. However, this alternative has two main disadvantages: continuous bone resorbtion in the edentulous area, and sacrificing healthy teeth on behalf of the bridge.
	Removable partial denture This is not a permanent alternative to a lost tooth. It is unstable and loosely attached, which affects both function and comfort. A removable partial denture is made of plastic – a material that can't create the same esthetic result as a ceramic crown. The benefits are few but do exist: adjacent teeth aren't affected. It is easily and quickly installed and relatively inexpensive.
	Resin-bonded bridge This alternative has some clear advantages: it is quickly installed, functions well and, since it is made of ceramic, it gives a high esthetic result. Moreover, natural healthy teeth aren't affected; however, it is not permanent. The resin-bonded bridge will eventually come off – generally after a couple of years – and will then have to be reinstalled.   Dental Implants

 

 

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