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Are there gaps in your smile that you would like to correct? Are you ﬁnding it diﬃcult to enjoy all the foods you like? After allowing the implant to integrate with your jaw, a prosthetic tooth is then attached to the implant. 2. Bridges Unlike an implant, a dental bridge is not directly inserted into the jaw, but is an artificial tooth that is connected to adjacent teeth. Dental bridges are also an excellent, fixed option for replacing missing teeth. Your dentist will advise you of your options and what is best in your circumstance. Dentures vs Implants and Bridges A denture is a removable appliance with artificial, acrylic teeth attached to the appliance. Unlike a bridge or an implant, a denture is not a “fixed” option. Patients sometimes report that a denture tends to slip and move. They often find that food (like corn and apple) can stick in between the denture and their gums. It’s important to point out that dentures are not stable and can move. Of course, in some instances a denture is the best or only option. Sometimes implants can be used to aid denture use. A combination of implants and a denture can improve the stability of a denture. 1. Implants Losing a tooth can cause other teeth to reposition and shift. - potentially changing the structure of your face and teeth. Gums and cheeks can sink, affecting the appearance of your face and smile. An implant can help prevent remaining teeth from “tipping” into the gap, also helping to maintain the alignment of your smile. Made out of medical grade titanium, a dental implant is carefully inserted into your jaw bone. This leaflet is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be specific advice. After a careful examination and diagnosis, your dentist will advise you of treatment that is in your best interests and specific to your needs; including indicative costs and possible complications. > IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE OF YOUR SMILE > IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE the dentalplace Ph: 9460 7070 Replacing Missing Teeth Implants, Bridges and Dentures Implants & Bridges are usually reported to be more comfortable and durable than dentures. Dental implants are an excellent option to replace missing teeth.

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Page 1: Replacing Missing Teeth · connected to adjacent teeth. Dental bridges are also an excellent, fixed option for replacing missing teeth. Your dentist will advise you of your options

Are there gaps in your smile that you would like to correct?

Are you finding it difficult to enjoy all the foods you like?

After allowing the implant to integrate with your jaw, a prosthetic tooth is then attached to the implant.

2. BridgesUnlike an implant, a dental bridge is not directly inserted into the jaw, but is an artificial tooth that is connected to adjacent teeth.

Dental bridges are also an excellent, fixed option for replacing missing teeth. Your dentist will advise you of your options and what is best in your circumstance.

Dentures vs Implants and BridgesA denture is a removable appliance with artificial, acrylic teeth attached to the appliance.

Unlike a bridge or an implant, a denture is not a “fixed” option.

Patients sometimes report that a denture tends to slip and move. They often find that food (like corn and apple) can stick in between the denture and their gums. It’s important to point out that dentures are not stable and can move.

Of course, in some instances a denture is the best or only option.

Sometimes implants can be used to aid denture use. A combination of implants and a denture can improve the stability of a denture.

1. ImplantsLosing a tooth can cause other teeth to reposition and shift. - potentially changing the structure of your face and teeth. Gums and cheeks can sink, affecting the appearance of your face and smile.

An implant can help prevent remaining teeth from “tipping” into the gap, also helping to maintain the alignment of your smile.

Made out of medical grade titanium, a dental implant is carefully inserted into your jaw bone.

This leaflet is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be specific advice. After a careful examination and diagnosis, your dentist will advise you of treatment that is in your best interests and specific to your needs; including indicative costs and possible complications.

> IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE OF YOUR SMILE

> IMPROVE THEQUALITY OF YOUR LIFE

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dentalplace

Ph: 9460 7070

Replacing Missing TeethImplants, Bridges and Dentures

Implants & Bridges are usually reported to be more

comfortable and durable than dentures.

Dental implants are an excellent option to replace

missing teeth.

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