Types Of Dental Implants
When faced with the reality of replacing missing teeth, many individuals choose dental implants due to their countless benefits over traditional teeth replacement options. The evolution of dental implants has been so extensive that almost any patient can have a tooth or teeth replaced with a dental implant-anchored restoration(s), regardless of their case.
Our implant surgeon, Dr. Christopher Pottorff, has advanced training in dental implant placement. He uses the most cutting-edge technology, software, techniques, and materials. His education and skill sets allow him to perform each phase of the implant process in the comfort of our Algonquin dentist office.
Single Crowns: Dental Implant For A Missing Tooth
The most common implant-supported prosthetic is the single-tooth implant. A single-tooth implant can support a dental crown or bridge. Dr. Pottorff makes these implants specifically for individual teeth but may also use them in full mouth restorations.
Dr. Pottorff will place a single dental implant when a patient is missing a tooth. He can also replace several isolated, missing teeth at each void. We use a dental crown as the replacement tooth to cap the implant. The process is simple. Dr. Pottorff will attach a small abutment to the implant post. Then, connect the dental crown to the abutment.
Advanced Dental & Implant Care uses high-quality dental porcelain for the crown. It will look like a natural tooth and blend naturally with your surrounding teeth.
Fixed Bridges: Replace Several Consecutive Missing Teeth
We typically use an implant-anchored bridge when a patient misses several consecutive teeth. This dental prosthetic does not require preparing natural teeth and using them as anchors. Instead, Dr. Pottorff will place the bridge on at least two dental implants that have been surgically placed in your jawbone.
A fixed dental bridge replaces missing teeth by connecting two crowns or caps to form a row of replacement teeth. Each end of the dental bridge has a crown. A fixed dental bridge consists of three parts:
- The anchor posts (the implants that the dentist places on either side of the gap).
- A pontic (the replacement for the missing teeth).
- An abutment (tooth-like structures that support the crowns).
Your new implant-supported bridge will appear and feel like your natural teeth. Furthermore, you can eat and drink normally with these restorations; you might need to remember you even have them!
All-On-4 Dental Implants: Missing A Full Arch Of Teeth
When an individual is missing a full arch, they can get an implant-supported denture or All-on-4 dental implants. Generally, this will require four to eight dental implants and extensive oral surgery.
The All-On-4 dental implant treatment was developed by a dentist in England and is ideal for patients with advanced tooth loss. The procedure replaces all teeth in one complete arch with as few implants as possible while maintaining the individual’s natural bite. Additionally, this treatment simplifies the overall process because we only need to place four dental implants most of the time.
Your dentist will ultimately decide the position. At your initial consultation, your dentist will review the number and types of implants needed for your particular case.
After your entire mouth heals from implant placement surgery, Dr. Christopher Pottorff will secure the denture to the implants. Our Advanced Dental & Implant Center team will ensure it doesn’t rub, irritate, or cause discomfort to your gums like traditional dentures typically do. Finally, you will have a smile, which makes you proud to show off!
All-on-4 dental implants allows our implant surgeon to place the implants and secure the denture in as little as a couple visits to our Algonquin dental office. This dental prosthetic can restore an entire set of teeth using just four dental implants.