Multiple Teeth Replacement
Dentist Hillsboro, OR
 Multiple teeth replacement is a dental procedure that restores the form and function of a patient's smile after several teeth are missing. This advanced treatment uses dental implants, bridges, or dentures to provide a stable, natural looking restoration. Dental implants are titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone to anchor a crown, implant supported bridge, or a set of implant supported dentures. Dental implants offer the most durable and long lasting foundation for artificial teeth.
Traditional bridges use the neighboring, natural teeth as anchors to secure the bridge. Traditional dentures are removable restorations that replace a full arch of teeth. Removable partial dentures restore multiple teeth, but not a full arch. A partial provides a full smile and preserves the natural teeth An implant supported bridge is held in place by two dental implants. Implant supported dentures restore an entire arch of teeth, with just a few strategically placed dental implants. Each method is tailored to each patient's unique needs to ensure improved oral health, enhanced chewing and speech, and a more confident smile.
What is Multiple Teeth Replacement?
Multiple teeth replacement is a comprehensive dental procedure that uses the best suited treatments to restore a patient's smile after the loss of several teeth. These treatments enhance both the functions, and the appearance of a patient's smile. Multiple teeth replacement may use one or more different restorations to achieve the best results, such as dental implants, bridges, or dentures. The techniques chosen depend on the patient's specific individual needs and the condition of their oral health.
Dental implants are small titanium posts that fuse with the jawbone. They mimic tooth roots, and provide the most stable base for artificial teeth. Dental implants are a more permanent solution than traditional crowns, bridges, or dentures.
Traditional bridges fill the gaps left by missing teeth using adjacent teeth as support, and traditional dentures provide a removable option to replace a full arch of teeth. Removable partial dentures replace multiple teeth, but not a full arch.
When we restore our patient's ability to chew and speak normally, and improve the appearance of their smile, multiple teeth replacement helps our patients maintain their oral health and boosts their confidence.
Options for Replacing Multiple Missing Teeth
Our patients have several effective options to consider for replacing multiple missing teeth. Each one is tailored to different patient needs and preferences. Dental implants are a popular choice because they provide a strong, permanent foundation for artificial teeth. Implant supported bridges combine the stability of implants with the convenience of a bridge to replace multiple missing teeth that are in a row. Traditional bridges use the surrounding natural teeth as anchors.
For patients who need to replace multiple missing teeth, and would prefer a removable option, partial removable dentures can replace multiple missing teeth and are custom made to fit comfortably while preserving the patient's natural teeth. Each method restores the smile's chewing and speaking functions, improves its appearance, and helps to maintain optimal oral health.
Please call our team at (971) 397-6196 to schedule a consultation so we can help you determine the most suitable approach for your specific dental needs.
Removable Partial Dentures
Removable partial dentures are a versatile and cost effective solution to replace multiple missing teeth. They are designed to restore both the form and function of your smile while preserving the remaining natural teeth. These dentures start with a gum colored acrylic base that supports the artificial teeth. Then the artificial teeth are custom crafted to blend seamlessly with the patient's natural teeth. Removable partial dentures are customized to fit comfortably by using metal or acrylic clasps that attach securely to the natural teeth that remain, which allows for easy removal to clean and maintain the restoration.
Removable partial dentures improve the ability to chew and speak, and help to prevent the shifting of the teeth that neighbor missing teeth. This preserves teeth alignment and dental health overall. A partial is often the most practical choice for many of our patients.
Importance of Replacing Missing Teeth
Replacing missing teeth is crucial to maintain oral health, chewing and speaking ability, and confidence in the smile. When teeth are missing, it leads to several complications. Adjacent teeth can shift and cause misalignment and bite problems. Gaps in the teeth make chewing and speaking more difficult, which impacts daily life, and nutrition. Missing teeth also cause bone density loss in the jaw, because the bone needs stimulation from tooth roots to maintain its density. However, dental implants mimic tooth roots, and re-stimulate bone growth.
Beyond physical health, the absence of teeth may affect confidence in the appearance of the smile. This leads to social and psychological effects. When our patients seek multiple teeth replacements such dental implants, bridges, or dentures, they restore their smile, improve their oral health, and enhance their quality of life.
Restoring Function and Appearance
Restoring the function and appearance of the smile after tooth loss is essential for our patient's overall health, and quality of life. Missing teeth impact the ability to chew food properly, which may lead to digestive issues and poor nutrition. In addition, speech may be affected, and cause challenges in communication.
Outside of chewing and speaking, the appearance of a complete smile plays a vital role in social interactions. Dental solutions such as implants, bridges, and dentures are designed to mimic the natural teeth, and ensure a seamless blend with the existing natural teeth. Multiple teeth restorations enhance the appearance of a patient's smile, prevent the shifting of adjacent teeth, and in the case of dental implants, prevent bone loss in the jaw. When we restore both the form and the function of the smile, these dental solutions improve oral health, and provide a higher quality of life for our patients. |
