DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dental implants are surgical-grade root devices that support permanent tooth prosthetics that are manufactured to last a lifetime.
These artificial roots are anchored in the bone beneath the gums where they become fused into the jaw. A crown is mounted atop the implant for a long-lasting and natural looking smile.
Many dentists and patients prefer dental implants because they offer the same function as natural teeth and also help prevent bone atrophy in the jaw. Dental implants may be used to replace a single missing or damaged tooth or to restore an entire smile.
You may qualify for dental implants if you have missing, broken or severely decayed teeth and are in relatively good overall health.
DENTAL BRIDGE
A bridge is comprised of crowns that are fused together and anchored in place – usually by surrounding abutment teeth.
Dr Rustim Moosa may recommend an implant supported bridge in lieu of individual implant crowns if there are multiple teeth missing in succession and there is concern that tooth grinding or clenching could put too much pressure on individual teeth.
When an implant supported bridge is used, individual implants are still used to replace each individual tooth; but the crowns are fused together for equitable distribution of bite pressure
