The standard prosthetics in dentistry include bridges, to replace one tooth or a few teeth in a row, and partial or full dentures to replace multiple or all teeth on an arch. Modern dental science has taken prosthodontics to the next level with the implementation of dental implants.
Unlike a bridge, partial, or denture, implants are anchored into the jaw – in the sockets left by missing teeth. Precision placement and biocompatible materials prompt the jaw to integrate with the posts, creating a solid foundation for replacement crowns. One implant can hold one crown, or a few can secure a bridge, partial, or denture.