Dental Implants Restoration
Dental Implants Restoration
It’s no fun when you’re missing teeth. You may not feel comfortable eating or speaking. You might even avoid smiling in public. Fortunately, dental implants can help. Implants can replace a single tooth, several teeth, or all the teeth in your mouth. Best of all, they look and feel like natural teeth. Our dentists, Drs. Ernest and Rocco Mantini treat patients for dental implants restoration in Davidsville, Johnstown, Somerset, PA and throughout the surrounding areas.
When Teeth Are Missing, Dental Implants Can Help
It can be embarrassing to have spaces in your mouth where teeth are missing. But you’re not alone. Some people lose teeth due to injury, tooth decay, or periodontal disease (infection of the gums and bone surrounding teeth). Others may not have had all their teeth grow in. Whatever the reason, dental implants can help replace missing teeth. And implants often feel more natural than dentures and other dental restorations.
If you want a dental implant restoration that looks and feels as though it’s really part of your mouth, dental implants may be right for you. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root. Your jawbone fuses with the implant to provide a secure platform for a prostheses (artificial tooth). If you are missing many teeth, several implants can be used to support a partial or complete denture.
The Right Prostheses For You
A dental prostheses is secured to one or more dental implants. It can be made of one or many artificial teeth. The prostheses you have will depend on your dental needs. If you’re replacing a complete set of teeth, you may be able to choose between a removable or fixed prosthesis.
A Dental Implants Prosthesis to Fit Your Needs
Depending on how many teeth you’re missing, you may have a single, partial, or complete prosthesis. The more teeth to be replaced, the more implants you will need. For most people, a permanent prosthesis won’t be made until the jawbone has fused to the implants. Until then, a temporary prosthesis may be used.
- A single prosthesis is used to replace a missing tooth. One implant is all that’s needed for support.
- A partial prosthesis replaces two or more teeth. Two or three implants are used for support.
- A complete denture prosthesis replaces all the teeth in an upper or lower jaw, or both.
The number of implants needed depends on whether a fixed or removable prosthesis is used.
Types of Complete Prostheses
There are two types of complete denture prostheses: removable and fixed. Both can be used to replace a complete set of teeth. Removable means you’ll be able to take it out of your mouth. Fixed means if can only be taken out by a dentist. Dr. Ernest Manitni or Dr. Rocco Mantini will discuss which prostheses is the best type for you.
Removable Prosthesis
With removable prosthesis, the new teeth are joined to the dental implants by a connecting device, such as a clip and bar. This allows you to take the prosthesis out for cleaning. For support, this type often used four to six implants per jaw.
Fixed Prosthesis
With a fixed prothesis, the new teeth are fitted to a frame that is secured to the implants. Five or more implants are placed along the contour of the jaw. In some cases, a fixed prosthesis offers more stability for chewing.
Schedule A Complimentary Dental Implant Restoration Consult Today!
Contact our dental team at Ernest J. Mantini, DMD & Rocco M. Mantini, DMD today at (814) 479-4525 (Davidsville) or (814) 536-4804 (Johnstown) to schedule a personalized dental consult to see if dental implants are right for you. We treat patients with dental implants from Davidsville, Johnstown, Somerset, Ebensburg, Portage, PA and many surrounding areas.
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Ernest J. Mantini, DMD & Rocco M. Mantini, DMD
Davidsville Dental Office:
316 N Main St
Davidsville, PA 15928
Phone: (814) 479-4525
Johnstown Dental Office:
571 Cypress Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
Phone: (814) 536-4804
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