DENTAL IMPLANT SUPPORTED CROWN FOR REPLACING A MISSING TOOTH

Benefits an implant supported crown:
When both the tooth and root are damaged, your BEST CHOICE for a permanent replacement is a dental implant in conjunction with a ceramic or a ceramic and gold crown. This solution both looks and functions just like a natural tooth.

If the bone is of adequate quantity and quality, it is possible to place a dental implant and a temporary crown in one visit. Two or three months later when the implant has healed and the gumline has stabilized, the final crown is placed.

The benefits include:

      1. Immediately functioning teeth
      2. Excellent esthetic result
      3. With good oral hygiene and regular dental care, an implant supported crown can last a lifetime

COURSE OF TREATMENT

INSTALLING THE NEW TOOTH – STEP-BY-STEP

The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult your prosthodontist to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific condition.


1: Before the procedure The prosthodontist does an examination and takes one or more x-rays of the area to prepare for the procedure.	2: Installing the implant The implant is installed. At this time, a temporary tooth is provided that allows you eat and function like normal almost immediately. The implant will need a few months to integrate with the jawbone before the next step is taken.


3: Attaching the new crown The final step is the placement of the permanent ceramic tooth.	4: End result You should expect the new tooth to fit and function just like a natural tooth. Do your usual dental hygiene to keep the tooth and gum around it clean and healthy

ALTERNATIVES TO AN ALL-CERAMIC CROWN ON IMPLANT

	Tooth-supported fixed bridge A traditional bridge involves grinding down adjacent teeth to support the bridge. It is a stable solution with good esthetics and function that is fairly easy to install. However, this alternative has two main disadvantages: continuous bone loss in the area of the missing root, and grinding down healthy teeth in order to provide support for the bridge.
	Removable partial denture This is not a permanent alternative to a missing tooth. It is not as stable as a fixed bridge or a dental implant, which negatively affects both function and comfort. A removable partial denture is made of plastic and metal, and the wire hooks can be unsightly and collect food debris while chewing. The benefits are: A. The support teeth are usually unaffected, although in certain cases the teeth may need to be crowned. B. It may takes less time for treatment than a dental implant supported crown. C. It is usually the least expensive treatment alternative.
	Resin-bonded bridge This alternative has some clear advantages: it is quickly installed, functions well and, since it is made of ceramic, it gives a high esthetic result. Moreover, natural healthy teeth aren't affected. But it is not very permanent. The resin-bonded bridge will eventually come off – probably after just a couple of years – and will then have to be rebonded or remade.