If you’re missing a tooth or teeth, we feel your pain. That can be such a frustrating experience—when the missing tooth changes the way you speak, eat, and smile.
One of our best tooth replacement options is the fixed implant bridges. It replaces a single tooth or several teeth in a row, helping you get life back to normal.
We attach this type of dental bridge to dental implants, which keeps your bridge secure and stable. You might even forget it’s there after a bit. Plus, each tooth implant is a root that stays with you for the rest of your life and is usable for other appliances, such as implant-supported dentures.
If you need high-quality new teeth, contact our team at Advanced Dentistry by Design. Call our local dentist office in San Jose today to schedule a consultation with us.
Benefits of Fixed Implant Bridges
A “fixed bridge” is held in place permanently by dental implants. We attach implant bridges to long-lasting titanium tooth roots. This gives advantages, such as:
- Jaw Health: Placing implants stimulates and strengthens the jawbone.
- Health of Surrounding Teeth: The teeth next to an implant bridges stay stronger than they do with traditional bridges (more on this later).
- Long-Term Value: Once you have dental implants, you can use them for the rest of your life for other appliances. They’re a great investment!
- Tooth Stability: Teeth in a bridges feel as stable as your other teeth.
We love implant bridges because they are a great example of preventive dentistry—stopping issues before they even start. They keep your jaw and teeth strong for the long term.
Traditional Fixed Bridge
Contrast an implant bridge with a traditional bridge:
- The traditional bridge is a short, custom appliance that holds a new tooth in place over the empty socket.
- To hold it in place, the dentist places crowns on the teeth on either side of the socket, then attaches the bridges to those crowns.
Because a traditional bridge is attached to nearby teeth, those other teeth have to be modified, and they are stressed during chewing.
Plus, because the tooth root is missing, and the tooth hovers over the socket, held by the bridge, the jawbone will still start to deteriorate under the empty socket.
Dental Implant-Supported Bridge
Now think about a bridge supported by implants. They don’t rest on your other teeth. They are independent. Here’s what happens when you get them:
- By placing new tooth roots for you through the dental implant process, we stimulate your jawbone which keeps it firmly in place.
- The implants give a stable and natural-feeling base for your bridge.
- We personalize your bridge’s shape and color to fit your natural, unique smile.
- We attach your bridge to your implants.
This connects your bridge straight to your jawbone, just like your other teeth, putting the force of biting into the jaw as nature intended. We also don’t have to alter your nearby teeth, which protects your overall dental health.
Call Advanced Dentistry by Design now for a FREE implants consultation. Get a new tooth fast!
Caring for Your Fixed Dental Implant Bridge
Is it complicated to take care of a fixed implant bridge? Not at all! The bridge is fixed in place, just like natural teeth, and you can brush and floss your bridge teeth along with your others.
Also, you can eat your regular foods without worrying if they’re too sticky or crunchy. Your implant-supported bridge can handle them.
Here are the best things you can do for your dental care:
- Brush twice a day with nonabrasive toothpaste.
- Floss once per day.
- Visit our dental clinic for a follow-up appointment and any needed adjustments.
- Get regular checkups and cleanings at least once a year.
Fixed Bridge Cost vs. Dental Bridge Cost
In a traditional dental bridge, you’re paying for the bridge appliance as well as paying for two crowns bonded to nearby teeth to hold the bridge in place, increasing the price. The bridge may need replaced if your teeth shift due to jawbone changes.
In a fixed implant-supported bridge, the bridge appliance costs about the same as the traditional bridges. Then, the cost of the implant surgery may be about equal to buying two crowns in the traditional design. The implant will keep the bridge in place without needing future adjustments or refittings.
Surprisingly, this means the traditional and implant versions of a bridge can cost about the same. However, implants are a much better long-term investment than crowns alone.
Schedule Your FREE Dental Implant Bridges Consultation, Call Today!
When you need new teeth, it’s convenient to get all the dental implant steps in a single location with your family dentist. Here at Advanced Dentistry by Design, we know you and see you every year. You don’t have to make another appointment with another dental specialist.
Plus, we offer FREE dental implant consultations. Find out if you’re a great candidate for dental implants with no risk to you! Call Advanced Dentistry by Design at 408-258-5054 to get an appointment.