After receiving a dental bridge to replace one or more lost teeth, the long-term results of your restoration can depend on several different factors. For example, how well you take care of your teeth and dental bridge will largely determine the state of your oral health and how well your restoration is able to hold up. In addition, the restoration’s construction, including the materials that it’s crafted from and the system that supports it, can also have a significant impact on the overall quality and functionality of the dental bridge. For instance, for many patients, a dental bridge can last longer and perform better if it’s supported by lifelike dental implants.

The traditional form of dental bridges

Traditional dental bridges have long been a part of rebuilding patients’ smiles. After experiencing the loss of a tooth, or multiple adjacent teeth, patients often turn to dental bridges to restore their smiles’ appearance and their bite’s balance and function. Conventional forms of dental bridges include the appropriate number of lifelike replacement teeth, known as pontics, and one or two dental bridges to support them. The custom-designed crowns are bonded to the strong, healthy teeth that are closest to the space in your smile, which secures the replacement teeth and holds them steady as you bite and chew with your dental bridge.

Supporting bridges on dental implants

The supportive dental crowns that traditional dental bridges rely on can offer a high level of support for your smile’s biting and chewing power. The materials modern bridges are crafted from can also closely resemble the appearance of healthy, natural teeth, including the shine of their natural enamel. However, despite their durability and realism, dental bridges lack a crucial element of your healthy teeth’s stability – a root to anchor them in place. Dental implants can provide this, as the small, biocompatible posts are designed to replace lost teeth roots as part of your smile restoration.

What this means for your restoration long-term

The support system that your dental bridge relies on plays an important role in several aspects of its function. For example, when your bridge comes with one or more dental implant posts, this means your restoration more closely mimics the healthy, natural structures of your teeth. This enables your restoration to restore more of your lost teeth’s function, as well, including their role in preserving your jawbone’s strength and integrity.

Learn if your dental bridge needs better support

If you wear a conventional dental bridge, then you may benefit from securing it with one or more lifelike dental implant posts. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling the Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX, today at (936) 441-4600. We serve patients from Conroe and all neighboring communities.