Implant Supported Crown & Bridge

 

A dental implant provides several advantages over other tooth replacement options. In addition to functioning and looking like a naturall tooth, an implant supported crown replaced a single tooth without sacrificing the health of neighboring teeth. These teeth are left in their current state of health and are not linked as part of a larger restoration. Also, because a dental implant will replcae the tooth root, the bone is better preserved.

 

An implant supported bridge is used when more than one tooth is missing. Just like an implant supported crown, an implant supported bridge replaces teeth without support from adjacent natural teeth. With a fixed bridge or removable partial denture, the bone that previously surrounded the tooth root may begin to resorb. Dental implants integrate with your jawbone, helping to keep the bone healthy and intact.

 

When it comes to the restoration of implants, we typically have two treatment options:
Cement-retained or Screw-retained.

 

Cement-retained

Advantages:

• Independant on implant orientation / angulation

• Enhanced esthetics

Disadvantages:

• Unknown retention

• May be difficult to remove

 

Screw-retained

Advantages:

• Predictable retention

• Easy to remove / re-tighten the screw if it were to become loose

• No chance of leaving residual cement

Disadvantages:

• Independent on implant orientation / angulation

• May be less esthetic