Missing teeth can ruin perfect smiles and negatively affect your ability to chew properly and speak as you used to. Missing teeth also contributes to bone loss in the mouth, which can result in serious dental issues as you age. If you have missing tooth due to physical injuries, extraction due to cavities, or any other cause, Premium Dental Turkey can help. We offer a number of state-of-the-art treatments for missing teeth. We guarantee the best quality care and affordable prices at our clinics.
Our patients have several options for fixing missing teeth. The treatment depends on how many teeth are missing. We have permanent solutions regardless of whether you are missing just one tooth or several in a row.
Here are our most popular treatment options for fixing missing teeth:
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a device that can eliminate the gap or gaps caused by one or more missing teeth. It is quite literally a bridge between two natural teeth crossing over a large gap. A dental bridge is made up of several parts, not unlike a real bridge. On each side of the bridge are two teeth that act as anchors, called abutment teeth. To bridge the gap in the middle, there would be false teeth called pontics. Pontics are made from a synthetic material such as porcelain or a metal such as gold. There are several materials patients can choose from. The structure of the dental bridge will be held up by two teeth, either natural or prosthetic supported by implants.
Dental bridges are can be used to fix multiple teeth missing in a row. Bridges are also a more permanent solution compared to dentures. Dental bridges can restore your smile in the most natural way possible. These devices can also return the ability to speak and chew as normal. Replacing missing teeth with a bridge restores the natural bite so the other teeth in the mouth won’t get worn out rapidly. Dental bridges are also a recommended solution for maintaining the shape of a face. Missing teeth can cause the cheeks or the jaw to slack, an unsightly condition that dental bridges can fix. If remaining teeth are becoming misaligned due to missing teeth, a dental bridge will quickly solve that problem as well.
There are several types of dental bridges available to patients. The main types are traditional, Cantilever and Maryland bonded (also known as resin bonded) dental bridges. Traditional dental bridges are the most commonly used type. These bridges create a dental crown for the anchoring teeth and place a single pontic to replace the missing tooth. Traditional dental bridges are made mainly of metals, ceramics, or fused porcelain.
Cantilever bridges are not commonly used and are only suitable if there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the gap created by the missing teeth. Cantilever bridges are only used if absolutely necessary. These types of bridges are also used almost exclusively for fixing missing teeth in the front of the mouth. These bridges cannot withstand the bite force of the back teeth and easily get damaged when used to replace missing back molars.
Maryland bonded bridges are bonded to existing teeth using wings on one side of the bridge. The bonded anchor is made from either metal or prosthetic teeth. The bridge has a framework to support the gums or false teeth. Maryland bonded dental bridges are almost exclusively made using porcelain materials.
At Premium Dental Turkey, a dental specialist will discuss what type of dental bridges are best for your condition. We will design the dental bridges to look as natural as possible in your mouth. To an outsider, the bridge would look like natural crowns of teeth. We can also fast-track the process by completing the application of the bridge with at least two visits to the clinic. Preparing your bespoke dental bridge would require some time. In the meantime, you will be provided with a temporary dental bridge as a solution.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a highly popular permanent solution for fixing missing teeth and tooth gaps. Implants can also eliminate the need to use uncomfortable and unsightly dentures. A dental implant is a long-lasting solution. It can restore your smile and restore the functionality lost due to missing a tooth. A single dental implant replaces a single missing tooth. Implants are accompanied by dental crowns, which effectively replace a missing tooth with a prosthetic tooth that looks and functions the same.
A dental implant looks like a small screw. An implant is made from a metal, typically titanium because of its durability and sturdiness. These screw-like devices are surgically placed in the mouth. It’s important to understand that you will have to undergo dental surgery to get implants. Then, patients are recommended to allow one to three months for the wounds to heal before the crowns are affixed.