{"id":372,"date":"2017-10-10T14:04:03","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T14:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=372"},"modified":"2023-09-28T15:58:23","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T15:58:23","slug":"dental-bridges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/dental-bridges\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Get a Dental Bridge or Implant Retained Dentures?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_54732373-300x195.jpeg\" alt=\"close up of a smile with mirror\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_54732373-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_54732373-768x500.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_54732373.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>After you have lost a significant number of teeth, you need a tooth replacement that will stand up to a lot. Finding a stable, long-lasting option should be a priority &#8212; and once you begin your search, you may need to decide between a dental bridge or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">implant retained dentures<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\n\n<!--more-->\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both options offer certain advantages, with the implant retained denture being the best solution for eligible candidates. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/implant-retained-dentures.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental implants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> promote better oral and overall health, and while they may cost more upfront, a denture that is held in place by dental implants usually ends up being the best financial investment in the long run. <\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental Bridge vs. Implant Retained Denture<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dental bridge is a fixed replacement that works using the two teeth surrounding a gap as anchors for the prosthetic crowns that form a literal bridge over the gap left by missing teeth. The bridge provides adequate stability and prevents the natural teeth from drifting out of alignment, but it also requires the significant alteration of healthy tooth enamel on the anchor teeth. Dental bridges cost less upfront but may need to be replaced or repaired several times over a lifetime. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An implant retained denture, by comparison, leaves any healthy natural teeth intact. The dental implants hold the replacement teeth in the jaw without affecting the rest of the smile at all. And because the jaw actually grows around titanium implants, an implant retained denture promotes better oral health for years to come. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An implant retained denture is a good option for patients who\u2026<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are in good oral and overall health<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not smoke or use tobacco products<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wish for a removable option they can take out to clean<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to make an investment in their tooth replacement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Expect<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need at least two dental implants to retain an implant supported denture. The procedure is usually completed in two visits to the dentist, but sometimes the denture can be placed on the same day as the dental implantation. Your implant dentist will put together a treatment plan and place each implant strategically to hold the denture in place. The denture is made of prosthetic teeth affixed into a gum colored base, and it is customized to blend with your remaining natural teeth. <\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Implant Retained Denture<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a dental bridge offers a fine solution for many people, an implant retained denture comes with a number of advantages. Some of them include:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better oral health with a stabilized jaw<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does not affect healthy surrounding teeth<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easier to eat, speak, and smile without limitations<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can last for a lifetime with proper maintenance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the benefits of dental implants are significant. But whether you believe an implant retained denture or bridge is right for you, the important thing is finding a suitable replacement soon after tooth loss. <\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About the Authors<\/span><\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/dr-steve-l-koo.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Steve Koo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/dr-tom-w-weil.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Tom Weil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are trusted implant dentists offering excellence for patients in and around Houston. To learn more about an implant-retained denture or any of their other services, please do not hesitate to contact Piney Point Dental Implant Center at 713-597-7340. <\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"After you have lost a significant number of teeth, you need a tooth replacement that will stand up to a lot. Finding a stable, long-lasting option should be a priority &#8212; and once you begin your search, you may need to decide between a dental bridge or implant retained dentures. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/dental-bridges\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-372","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Should I Get a Dental Bridge or Implant Retained Dentures?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you have lost a significant number of teeth, it\u2019s time to consider whether or not a dental bridge or implant-retained dentures are better.\" 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