What Is an Implant-Supported Bridge?
In this video, Dr. Charles Pearson explains what an implant-supported bridge is and how implants can replace multiple missing teeth without relying on natural teeth for support.
Conventional implants can be used to replace as many as two missing teeth (four teeth in all) using only two implants. But mini-implants have an application here, too. While not technically known as a bridge, it is a one-piece replacement. It gets cemented onto these small-diameter implants and replaces all of them. We keep the teeth all together on the small-diameter implants for strength purposes. It makes for much stronger situations, and we are less likely to break off a mini-implant. They work quite well when they are used in the right situations.
If you or someone you love is struggling with missing teeth, contact St. Apollonia Dental in Sterling Heights, MI, for a free consultation to learn how our restorative dental treatments can enhance your smile, improve your function, and restore your self-confidence.
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