At Media Lima Dental, we offer several options for tooth replacement, including a standard dental bridge and dental implants. As with any dental procedure, there are benefits and drawbacks to each procedure that our dentists are happy to discuss with you.
Generally, our dentists consider dental implants the gold standard in tooth replacement since an implant replaces both your tooth and root. Here's what you should know.
What Is a Dental Implant?
Dr. Sung uses computer-aided technology to carefully place a dental implant into your jawbone, where it fuses and integrates with your bone over time. Once that process is complete, it's ready to support your new tooth, which is typically a ceramic porcelain crown that provides durability and aesthetics for your smile.
The benefits of dental implants are that they're the closest thing to getting a natural tooth, which makes them simple to care for with routine brushing and flossing. In addition, the procedure boasts a 95 percent success rate and offers excellent longevity as implants have the potential to last a lifetime with the right care.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge anchors one or more prosthetic teeth between two crowns that attach to healthy teeth.
The benefits of this procedure are that it doesn't require surgery and tends to be less expensive than dental implants. The drawback is that a bridge alters two healthy teeth for placement.
Call us at (610) 892-9280 to learn more about dental implants in Media and other tooth replacement options.