Losing an adult tooth is never a happy time and can often leave a patient wondering what the best option is for replacing the tooth or teeth. SE Calgary Dentists at South Trail Crossing Dental are able to assist patients to select the best dental treatment that not only replaces missing teeth – but restores a patient’s smile and dental function to an optimal level.
An adult tooth may need to be replaced due to dental decay, fracture, periodontal disease, trauma, or the need to restore old dentistry. How an individual chooses to restore their smile to complete form and function varies from patient to patient and can be influenced by existing dentistry, cost, and suitability for certain procedures. A patient who is already a partial denture wearer may decide to have a new denture made that incorporates the missing tooth. And a patient who has an existing bridge often decides to choose to have a new bridge made that extends to include a newly missing tooth. Sticking with a dental solution that already works well in your mouth can be a great option and reduces the need for more elaborate dentistry.
Another option is Dental Implants – which present a permanent and fixed solution for replacing single or multiple adult teeth. No longer considered a procedure reserved for special cases; Dental Implants in SE Calgary are able to restore the look and function of a smile – and offer ease of mind to patients who have previously dealt with ill-fitting dentures. Once it has been established by a Periodontist (specialist in implant placement) that there is sufficient bone level to hold an implant treatment can begin. A Dental Implant acts as an artificial root – providing support for a porcelain crown which is attached to the implant. Because an implant is placed below the gumline no part of it is visible in the mouth – only the esthetic results are viewed once a new crown is placed.
Regardless of why an adult tooth needs to be replaced – options are available for replacing a tooth so that a patient’s oral health can be improved. For more information regarding dental options for replacing teeth – contact us at South Trail Crossing Dental – Welcoming New Patients 403.720.2778