Replacing a Missing Tooth

Options to replace a missing tooth

at Moira Dental Care

Denture


A denture can be constructed to replace a missing tooth but it is bulky, uncomfortable covers your natural tissues and harbours bacteria and will become lose over time.



Bridge


A bridge can be secured onto your natural teeth, but this will require some enamel being removed if the bridge is designed to be a long term solution. A bridge will usually last up to 3 to 5 years. Metal wings hold this type of bridge in place. Metal wings can discolour teeth. If your teeth either side of your missing teeth have already been restored are broken down, or you haven’t got space for a bridge with metal wings we can construct bridges which are held on by your natural teeth. The teeth are filed down to have a bridge fitted over them. This will affect the life span of the teeth supporting the porcelain bridge. We expect this type of structure to last around 15 years.

Implant


Single Implant. If you lose a tooth it can affect how you eat, speak and the rest of your teeth will lack some support. A dental implant can replace your missing tooth and feel very secure. When the implant is finally restored you will have a replacement tooth without damaging adjacent teeth or have to have your teeth filed down for a bridge, live with a gap or wear a denture.

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