The Benefits of a Dental Implant and Crown
Implant Crown vs. Dental Bridge for Single Tooth Loss
Traditionally, replacing a lost tooth has been the duty of a custom-made dental bridge, which consists of a replacement tooth supported by dental crowns that are bonded to nearby healthy teeth. A bridge is effective and can be crafted to blend in seamlessly with your smile, but it requires modifying healthy tooth structure that could make those teeth weak.
By contrast, a dental implant and crown stand alone and don’t require modifying your remaining teeth. A dental implant—a small, root-like post—can be inserted into your jawbone where the tooth’s root once rested. As your jawbone heals, it will fuse to the post, which can take 4-6 months (on average). Then, your dentist can secure an abutment to the post and connect a lifelike dental crown to rest above the gum line, filling the gap in your smile.
Other Benefits of Dental Implants
By mimicking the root-and-crown structure of your natural, healthy teeth, an implant and crown combination offers a number of benefits over a traditional bridge, including:
- Improved support from an anchored implant
- Maximum preservation of healthy tooth structure
- Improved jawbone health (the implant post provides vital stimulation)
- Improved confidence in your smile
Find Out if an Implant and Crown is Right for You
If you’ve lost a tooth, then a dental implant and crown combination may be a better option to replace it than a dental bridge. To find out if you qualify, schedule a visit by calling our dental office in Sunnyvale, CA at (408) 720-0900, or toll free at (877) 9-DENTAL.