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Single Tooth
If you’re only missing a single tooth, Dr. Hoffman can place a dental implant and top it with a stunning porcelain crown. All of our crowns are made from durable, tooth-colored porcelain to ensure a natural appearance and long-lasting results.
Once your crown is in place, no one will be able to distinguish your implant from your surrounding teeth. This allows you to smile with confidence wherever you go.
Multiple Teeth
For patients who need to restore multiple teeth, we offer a few different options. The first option is to replace each tooth individually with a single implant and crown, though this can be costly and time-consuming. That’s why Dr. Hoffman recommends an implant-supported bridge or partial denture.
In most cases, a dental bridge is the best option if your missing teeth are adjacent. If the gaps in your smile are spread out, a set of customized partial dentures will produce the results you’re looking for. Once they’re secured with implants, either of these restorations will restore health and beauty to your smile.
Full-Arch
Many patients who are missing a full arch of teeth, or both arches, assume that dental implants can’t help them. This isn’t the case, as Dr. Hoffman can secure a set of full dentures with multiple implants for a stable restoration. Unlike traditional dentures, implant-supported dentures don’t need to be removed and won’t fall out or slide around in your mouth.
By replacing all your teeth at once, you can save a lot of time and money. Once your jaw has healed, you’ll be able to eat without restrictions and enjoy all the benefits of a healthy, stunning smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is an implant better than a bridge to replace a single tooth?
Are implant-supported dentures better than traditional dentures?
Why is an implant better than a bridge to replace a single tooth?
A dental bridge is an artificial tooth that is held in place by dental crowns on the adjacent teeth. This process can usually be completed in two visits and is initially less expensive than dental implants.
However, while a dental bridge may appear to be the more convenient and affordable single-tooth replacement option in the short term, the long-term benefits of dental implants make them a far superior option for most patients. Here are just a few of the many advantages of dental implants when compared to bridges:
- Dental implants are permanent and can last a lifetime. Dental bridges need to be replaced every 7-10 years. Over time, the cost of replacing bridges can exceed the cost of dental implants.
- Because implants are permanent, patients never need to worry about the inconvenience of having them replaced.
- Dental implants are the only form of tooth restoration that actively prevents jaw bone loss.
Are implant-supported dentures better than traditional dentures?
There are so many reasons you might prefer implant-supported dentures over traditional dentures for your smile restoration needs! The main advantages of dental implants compared to dentures are:
- Dental implants are permanent.
- Dental implants look and act like your natural teeth.
- Unlike dentures, dental implants can prevent jaw bone loss. Dentures can actually accelerate bone loss.
- Implants don’t need to be removed for cleaning.
- Implants don’t require messy adhesives.
- Dental implants will never slip out of place.
- Implant recipients don’t need to worry about the discomfort and embarrassment of ill-fitting dentures.
With our implant-supported dentures, you can have the best of both restorations. We can affix a complete arch of dentures to your dental implants for a stunning, permanent finish.
Explore Your Restoration Options With Dr. Hoffman
Whether you’re missing a singular tooth or multiple teeth, we provide multiple types of replacements to restore your smile. Give our Lincoln office a call at (402) 999-0613 or fill out our online form to learn more about a dental implant solution that’s right for you.