If you are dealing with missing teeth and are looking for smile restoration options, the good news is that you have a plethora at your fingertips!
Two very popular methods for restoring both the look and function of your teeth are dental implants and Hybridge treatments. But which one is better for you? How are they different from each other?
Find out the answers in the following blog post.
Dental implants are a type of dental prosthetic designed to permanently replace a missing tooth. A metal screw-like element (known as the post) is implanted into the jaw bone, after which an abutment and dental crown are added on top to complete the procedure.
Dental implants look completely natural and provide an excellent way to restore a patient’s smile. The dental crown is custom-made to match the color, shape, and size of the rest of your natural teeth, perfectly blending in plain sight.
Usually, implants are a great choice to replace 1-2 missing teeth that are further apart on an arch.
Hybridge dental implants in Mandeville are implant-supported dental bridges designed to replace multiple missing teeth with one prosthetic, sometimes even the entire arch.
Compared to singular implants, a Hybrdige is a better solution for patients dealing with severe dental damage or multiple missing teeth. But like implants, Hybridges are a permanent and natural-looking smile restoration method. You don’t have to worry about your prosthetics “looking fake” or fear they will fall out while you speak or eat.
The procedure involves adding around 4 dental implants, placed throughout the jaw, after which the Hybridge prosthetics are permanently attached to the implants.
This can depend on a lot of different factors, but a common way to determine whether you need dental implants or Hybridge may lie in the number of teeth you are missing.
For instance, if you generally have healthy teeth and are only missing 1-2, then you probably don’t need such an extensive restoration like Hybridges. Singular implants would give you great results.
However, the only way to know for sure which one is best for you is to see Dr. Charles Schof for a consultation. During it, he will closely assess your current oral health, learn about your desired results, and establish an effective treatment plan for your specific case.
Dr. Charles Schof is an expert at helping patients achieve their smile goals. Whether it's Hybridges, dental implants, or other restoration procedures, you can rest assured Dr. Schof will provide you with the best treatment plan for healthy and happy teeth.
To get started, please book a consultation at Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence online.
For more information about our services and how we can help, call us today at (985) 626-4401 for a short chat.
