There are four ways that implant-supported teeth stand apart from traditional bridges and dentures.

It makes sense that you are searching for a “tooth implant dentist near me in Lincoln, Nebraska.” After all, dental implants are transforming the way that dentists like our own Drs Chris and Robin Post of Centre Place Dental transform smiles. Our great privilege is to introduce you to four key differences between implant-supported teeth and conventional options for tooth replacement with dental bridges or dentures. 

No. 1: The design 

Implants function as artificial tooth roots. They are surgically placed in the jawbone. Once secured in the jaw, the implant is attached to a crown. Or a few implants that are attached to a bridge. We may even connect specially positioned implants across the jaw or dental arch to a denture. These implants hold the replacement teeth in place, just like the roots hold natural teeth. Traditional bridges are “anchored” by neighboring teeth, while dentures are stabilized with natural suction and specialized products (like denture adhesive). 

No. 2: Stability

Dental implant-supported crowns, bridges, and dentures are considered to have many benefits over traditional prosthetic teeth/appliances due to Point No. 1 – their unique design. They are regarded as having unsurpassed stability because the artificial teeth are connected to the jawbone through implants (replacement tooth roots). 

No. 3: Maintenance and ongoing care 

Implants are also considered to be a great investment. With good care, they can last a lifetime. Such care is not as extensive or exotic as it can be with traditional bridges or dentures. Conventional bridges must be cleaned with special floss or brushes. Otherwise, the tight space between the replacement tooth and its neighboring crowned teeth can promote the development of decay and further damage, which can also threaten the health of the anchor teeth. Conventional dentures require daily care and ongoing services to ensure a good fit.

No. 4: Bone loss and long-term patient satisfaction

Since implants are secured in the jawbone, they replace teeth and keep the supportive bone strong and dense. When bone is not lost, your face’s shape and the denture’s fit are retained. Traditional dentures do not support the strength and health of the bone. Rather, they require ongoing relining, rebasing, and even replacement. These needs should be accounted for, as the deterioration of bone affects the function and satisfaction that patients get from dentures. Dentures can slip around in the mouth When they do not fit or conform well to the evolving shape of the bone and tissues. You no longer eat comfortably, speak clearly, and can suffer from painful sores. To maintain a proper fit, the denture must be adjusted to the changing shape of the mouth. These needs and services are avoided with implant dentures. 

The four differences listed here are just the tip of the iceberg regarding how implants stand out from traditional prosthetic appliances. But, as with all treatments, implants are not suited to or preferred by every patient. 

Contact Centre Place Dental to discover options to rebuild your best smile and restore your best health. Our team in Lincoln, Nebraska, can be reached at (402) 438-5000 today.

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