When patients need multiple teeth replaced, Ardas Family Dental in Parker is ready to provide them with dental bridges. This kind of prosthetic has improved a lot in recent years, so we want to ensure that our patients’ understanding of it is up-to-date.
The classic bridge is a series of linked crowns, of which the ones on the ends were placed over reshaped natural teeth. This shape has the benefits of maintaining the teeth’s alignment and of preserving the natural toothroots, eliminating the need for implants. The disadvantage is that it requires natural teeth to be reshaped into small cylinders for the artificial crowns to be cemented over, which may not be the best option if the natural teeth are still healthy.
Modern removable dentures can be fabricated with spaces for natural teeth, allowing more precise restorations. Some teeth may still have to be reshaped slightly to give the denture something to clasp onto and the denture will have to be refitted as the teeth shift, but no healthy teeth need to be extracted or severely reduced. Partial dentures can also be supported with mini-implants, which can be inserted without the incisions required for regularly-sized implants.
Dr. Roopi Kattaura operates Ardas Family Dental at 10233 S Parker Rd, Suite 205, Parker, Colorado. Call 720-459-8420 or visit Ardas Family Dental and fill out a contact sheet.
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