When you have missing teeth, whether this is a single lost tooth or the loss of most of them, then you need a dental prosthetic. From bridges to dentures, we can help you smile with confidence again. Our Albany, NY dental office can offer tooth replacement options that look and function like natural teeth.
Dental Bridges
When you have only one lost tooth, or as many as three in a row, we can fill the gap with a dental bridge. The prosthetic will contain replacement teeth known as pontics, with a crown attached to one or both ends. We craft the prosthetic from ceramic, a material that can absorb daily bite forces and offer a lifelike appearance too, blending with your smile. We start by numbing the abutment teeth, the ones on each side of the gap, and then remove structure from them. Next, we take images and measurements of the abutment teeth and the gap, and use them in a lab setting to design and craft the finished product. When the bridge is ready, we connect the crowns to the abutment teeth, completing your smile!
Removable Dentures
What if you have a more complex case of tooth loss? Or what if you are missing most or all of your teeth? In these situations, we may need to create a set of removable dentures. For cases in which you have multiple gaps spread out across your smile, we could create a partial. This denture contains new teeth that fit in the gaps of our smile and that are all anchored by a base that looks like gum tissue, metal clasps then keep it in place.
If you have lost most or all of your teeth, we could extract the last few and then gather images and measurements so we can design and craft a set of dentures. These will contain a complete row of teeth and will be held in place with suction or special adhesives.
Dental Implants
For replacement teeth that look and function like natural ones, our team could place dental implants. These are biocompatible titanium posts that we insert into the jawbone. They act as new roots and keep your jawbone from eroding, so your new teeth can last decades to come. We can use them to replace a single missing tooth, or to support long-lasting bridges or dentures. If you have any questions about how we address your tooth loss, or if you need to seek tooth replacement now, contact our team.
Learn More About Tooth Replacement With Your Albany, NY Dentist
Our team wants to help you replace your missing teeth and allow you to smile with confidence. To find out more about our dental prosthetic options, then please call our Albany, NY dental office today at (518) 869-5397.
