7 Types of Dental Implants for Missing Teeth Solutions

Missing teeth take a toll on your confidence, but they also impact your oral health and ability to chew your food and speak clearly. Fortunately, Dr. Osayomore Eguakun at Divine Dental Center Murfreesboro, Tennessee, can restore your smile and functionality with dental implants. Dr. Eguakun offers several different types of dental implants, so there’s a solution for almost everyone.

1. Single Tooth Implants: Fill a Gap Between Teeth

It’s easy to assume that missing one tooth is not a big deal. However, all missing teeth should be replaced because even one gap in your smile can affect your oral health. Dental implants are made with three parts:

• A titanium post that Dr. Eguakun will embed directly into your jawbone
• An abutment to screw on atop the post
• A porcelain crown that serves as your prosthetic tooth

After the post is placed in the jawbone, your dental implant will need a few months to heal. Once healed, the abutment and crown are placed to complete your tooth replacement.

2. Multiple Dental Implants: Replace Multiple Teeth

If you’re missing more than one tooth, Dr. Eguakun can replace them with multiple dental implants. You can also go with implant-supported bridges or even full-arch replacement.

3. Implant-Supported Bridge: A Reliable Option for Replacing Multiple Teeth

Implant-supported bridges are an excellent option if you miss several teeth in one row. Conventional bridges require grinding down healthy teeth for support, but an implant-supported bridge is anchored directly into the jawbone to give you more stability and encourage bone health.

4. Mini Dental Implants: A Less Invasive Approach

Mini implants are a great option if you don’t have enough bone density for traditional dental implants. Mini dental implants are smaller in diameter, and they’re placed via a minimally invasive procedure. These can be used to secure dentures or even replace smaller teeth.

5. All-on-4 Implants: A Full Arch Replacement With Just Four Implants

You can replace an entire dental arch with All-on-4 dental implants. This revolutionary approach strategically places four implants that support an entire set of prosthetic teeth. The benefits of implants using this method include:

• Shorter treatment time
• Cost-effective solution
• Faster results
• Ideal for patients with bone loss
• Long-term stability

6. Immediate Load Dental Implants: Restore Your Smile in Just One Visit

If you want to avoid months of waiting, immediate-load dental implants are an excellent solution. These implants are also known as “teeth in a day.” Traditional implants require a long healing period before the crown or bridge can be placed, but with this option, you can have your implants placed in one day. 

7. Zygomatic Implants: A Solution for Severe Bone Loss

One of the requirements for dental implants is having good bone density in your jaw. If you don’t have this, Dr. Eguakun may recommend zygomatic implants. Instead of being placed in the jaw, these implants are embedded into the cheekbone (the zygoma). This eliminates the need for bone grafting. 

Choosing the Best Dental Implant Provider

Dr. Osayomore Eguakun at Divine Dental Center in Murfreesboro, TN, is a highly skilled and experienced dental implant specialist. With a patient-focused approach and state-of-the-art technology, you can count on the best care. Call (615) 200-1195 today to schedule your consultation and learn more about the different types of dental implants.

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