Drs. James Medlock and Elizabeth Keith are dentists in the Palm Beach Gardens area who can assist patients in achieving their best smile possible. However, situations may occur where teeth are extracted or lost and may negatively impact the aesthetics of the smile. Our team is here to help with restorative solutions such as dental bridges, dental implants, and dentures.
 
One of the common considerations for patients interested in repairing their smiles is that of dental implants versus dentures. Dental implants are zirconium restorations that act as tooth root replacements and are placed into the bone of the jaw during oral surgery. They can be restored with dental bridges, crowns, or dentures. Dentures, however, are made of acrylic and are fabricated in one of two ways. They may be made as partial dentures to replace one or more teeth within the dental arch, or they may be full dentures, made to replace the entire arch of teeth.
 
When patients are interested in correcting the loss of one tooth within the smile, they have several options. However, many patients want to know about the benefits of dental implants over dentures—knowing that dental implants often cost considerably more than partial dentures.
 
Dental implants have many advantages. They are made of a strong, beautiful material that is placed during oral surgery into the bone of the jaw. Then, a dental crown is fabricated to place over the abutment of the implant to restore it and make it appear as a natural tooth. A dental implant is made to last a lifetime, allowing patients to make a wonderful investment in the appearance and function of their smile. Dental implants are permanent and do not require any special care over the existing teeth within the smile. Patients will find that dental implants are the most desirable option, especially when faced with the idea of having removal partial dentures made of metal and acrylic frameworks and that require daily attention and cleaning outside of daily oral health care regimens.
 
If you want to find out more about whether or not dental implants or partial dentures are appropriate for you, contact the practice of Drs. James Medlock and Elizabeth Keith today to book a consultation appointment.
 
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