Missing Teeth, Dental Implants Sydney, Dental Bridge – Smile Concepts

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At Smile Concepts, we offer our patients the best option to suit individual needs. Your wellbeing is our priority and we will help you find the right solution for you.

1 Implants
Dental implants are a form of replacing missing teeth. If you have missing teeth, one of the options is to replace that space is with dental implants.
Dental implants can be an important investment in your well-being, providing a permanent solution for missing teeth.
2 Bridges
A dental bridge is when two or more crowns are connected together to replace missing teeth.
They are placed over your natural teeth that are prepared to receive the bridge.
3 Dentures
In modern dentistry, while implants are considered the most ideal way to replace lost teeth, dentures are still a viable alternative.
Dentures can be categorised based on the material used to make them.
What if I have aSingle Missing Tooth?
1 Implants
When both the tooth and root are damaged, the best permanent replacement is a dental implant in conjunction with a crown.

This solution both looks and functions just like ...
... a natural tooth.

2 Tooth-supported Bridge
A traditional bridge involves grinding down adjacent teeth to support the bridge.

It is a stable solution with good aesthetics 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.

3 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 aesthetic 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 cheap

Multiple Missing Teeth
1. Bridge On Implants
In this case, when replacing three teeth in the far back of the mouth, a fixed bridge anchored to dental implants is the only fixed alternative.

Having dental implants replacing your lost back teeth will give you new, unparalleled strength and stability that allows you to eat what you want.

It will also preserve your jawbone and facial appearance.

2. Removable Partial Denture
This alternative is often perceived as uncomfortable and a bit complicated to use.

Function can’t be compared to that of a bridge, this denture is made of plastic and metal, which affects its look.

It is quite expensive to fabricate due to its many parts.

However, the installation process is simple, and natural teeth are spared.

All Teeth Missing

1. Implants
When all teeth are missing or in such condition that they need to be replaced, a fixed bridge anchored to dental implants is the best permanent solution .

Before dental implants, there were no fixed solution available for people who lost all their teeth.

Today, it is possible to replace a full jaw with dental implants and a fixed bridge that results in a permanent, stable and high aesthetic solution.

2. Removable, implant Anchored Over-denture
An alternative to a fixed bridge is a removable over-denture, which is anchored on implants.

3. Removable Full Denture
A denture that is loosely placed on top of the gum to cover the lost teeth.

This alternative has no real advantages – except for its low price and easy installation.

The disadvantages are many: discomfort in eating, poor aesthetics, affected speech, and sore gums from denture movement.

Moreover, a full denture placed in the upper jaw severely reduces the sense of taste.

Smile Concepts are the leading Sydney dentist, specialising in general, advanced and cosmetic dentistry. Book an appointment today at Sydney CBD or Five Dock.