A prosthetic is something that stands in for something else. For example, if you lose a tooth, a dental implant, bridge, or partial denture is your prosthetic. A restoration, on the other hand, is something that repairs damage. For example, if you have a broken tooth, we may restore it with a dental crown restoration.
About Dental Prosthetics
Your Prosper, TX, Dentist chooses quality materials and trusted labs to create prosthetics, and they are always customized just for you.
With full prosthetics, like complete dentures, you choose the tooth color. However, a team member is happy to advise you and help with the selection if you’re unsure.
The dental prosthetics we offer include:
- Dental Implants — Single dental implants are new tooth roots placed in the jaw and capped with custom dental crowns.
- Implant-Supported Prosthetics — For patients looking for a fixed tooth replacement solution, we can attach a bridge or denture to the jaw using up to six dental implant posts.
- Dentures and Partials — Dentures and partials stand in for complete or partial tooth loss, respectively. These are removable prosthetics.
- Dental Bridges — Artificial bridge teeth are connected to natural teeth using dental crowns. This is a fixed prosthetic because it is attached to natural teeth.
Am I a Candidate for Prosthetic Dentistry?
If you have missing teeth, you should replace them to maintain the integrity of your oral health, chewing ability, and general confidence. Without tooth replacement, your remaining teeth can shift, causing premature wear and tear.
The dentist will evaluate you to determine your suitability for a particular tooth replacement option. Considerations include your budget, lifestyle, and jawbone integrity.
Contact Your Prosthetic Dentist in Prosper, TX
Would you like to learn more about dental implants? Do you have questions about bridges and dentures? Contact a dental team member today to schedule your tooth replacement consultation with a 75078 dentist. For comprehensive care, consider our general dentistry in Prosper, TX.