Dental Services to Replace Missing Teeth in Rochester, NY
Replace Missing Teeth
Replace Missing Teeth – Improve Your Smile
We all want to feel confident when speaking or smiling. If you are looking to replace missing teeth in Rochester, NY, Dr. Isaac Kuyunov is the prosthodontist you can trust to give you the beautiful smile that you deserve. Dental Prosthodontics of Rochester offers many options for replacing missing teeth. Recommendations are based on the health of the surrounding teeth, your oral health, the number of missing teeth, and your overall goals. Options include dental implants and non-implant supported tooth replacement.
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Maintain the Integrity of Your Remaining Teeth and Facial Structure​
Many people seek tooth replacement only when it affects their front teeth and creates a less-than-attractive smile. But esthetics should not be your only concern when you do not replace missing teeth. When you’re missing a molar or a tooth that cannot be easily seen when you smile, people often make the mistake of thinking they can live without replacing it. The choice to leave gaps and not replace missing teeth can cause serious problems such as bone loss, shifting teeth, altered face shape, oral health issues, and more. This is why it is in your best interest to replace teeth that have been lost due to decay, gum disease, or a traumatic injury.
Improve Function, Appearance, and Overall Health by Replacing Missing Teeth
Why is it important to replace missing teeth?
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Replacing missing teeth is important to maintain chewing function and nutrition, prevent teeth from shifting into the empty spaces, and avoid jawbone loss. Missing teeth can also negatively impact speech, cause facial sagging and misalignment of your bite, increase the risk of gum disease, and lead to self-consciousness about your smile. Here are more details:​​
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Prevents Surrounding Teeth from Shifting – It's important o replace missing teeth when teeth on either side of a missing tooth are not being supported since the remaining teeth can shift and float into the gap. This can cause misalignment of your existing teeth and cause tissue and gum damage.
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Improves Speech – When you have missing teeth, articulation and pronunciation can be compromised, which can bring attention to your tooth loss. With tooth replacement, proper diction can be restored.
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Improves Chewing Function – Empty spaces between your teeth can make biting and chewing many types of food difficult. Restore the function of eating all types of foods by replacing missing teeth.
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Maintains Healthy Facial Structure – Multiple missing teeth can lead to an unstimulated jawbone—which can cause bone loss and can change the shape of your face. Selecting dental implants or alternative prosthesis for tooth replacement decreases bone loss and helps you to maintain a normal facial structure.
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Promotes Overall Health – When you have spaces between your teeth and choose not to replace them, it can affect how you chew and limit the types of foods you eat. This can cause nutritional deficiencies and lead to an unbalanced diet. Replacing missing teeth can allow you to eat a wider variety of foods, keep healthy nutrition, and give you the opportunity to improve your overall health.
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Improves Self Confidence – Missing teeth can lead to low self-esteem. When missing teeth are replaced, you’ll be more likely to laugh, smile, and speak with confidence.
IMPLANT-SUPPORTED OPTIONS
for Replacing Missing Teeth
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Dental implants bring your mouth to full function while looking like your own natural teeth. The process of having your missing teeth replaced with an implant-retained prosthesis takes on average a few months to complete, and they are more permanent solution than other options. Here are dental implant solutions for replacing missing teeth:
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Implant-Supported Crown
When a tooth is absent and the adjacent teeth are healthy, it is possible to replace the missing tooth with an implant-supported dental crown. The dental implant acts as the root of the tooth with a crown placed on top of it. The crown sits above the gum line and is visible as a natural tooth.
There are two different types of implant crowns: cement-retained and screw retained, which are explained in further detail by visiting our Implant-Supported Dental Crown website page.​
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Full-Arch Dental Implants
Full-arch dental implants are designed to replace an entire dental arch (either the upper or lower teeth) for patients who have lost most or all of their teeth. These fixed prostheses on dental implants resemble and function just like your natural teeth. In the case of full-arch dental implants, four or more medical-grade titanium implants are placed into the jawbone, and a complete set of teeth is permanently secured onto these implants. You can learn more about this option for replacing missing teeth by visiting our Full-Arch Dental Implants page.
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Implant-Supported Dental Bridge
An implant bridge, also known as a ‘fixed bridge’, is a type of dental bridge supported by two or more implants, typically used to replace three or more missing teeth. Instead of placing an implant crown for each missing tooth, a few strategically placed dental implants support a cluster of teeth. For instance, if someone is missing four upper anterior teeth, they can be replaced with a single unit bridge anchored by just two dental implants. An implant bridge not only functions like natural teeth but also mimics their appearance. ​​​
Implant-Supported Dentures
Implant Denture Options for Replacing Missing Teeth​​​
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An implant-supported denture is a dental device that is designed for patients who are missing all their teeth in one or both jaws. Also known as implant-retained dentures or implant-supported overdentures, these are ideal for individuals who possess sufficient bone to support dental implants. Implant-supported dentures are securely anchored to dental implants that are firmly embedded in the jawbone. Once the implants are placed and have healed, the dentures can be attached, offering greater stability compared to traditional dentures.
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There are several types of implant dentures for replacing missing teeth:
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Implant-supported complete lower denture (overdentures) retained by two implants
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Implant-supported complete upper denture (overdentures) retained by four implants
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Implant-supported removable partial dentures (upper or lower)
Complete Lower Dentures
Retained by Two Implants
Complete Upper Dentures
Retained by Four Implants
Removable Partial Dentures
Upper or Lower
NON-IMPLANT-SUPPORTED OPTIONS
for Replacing Missing Teeth
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Dental Prosthodontics of Rochester tooth replacement options include conventional partial dentures, complete dentures, and dental bridges. Below is an introductory to each of our tooth replacement options for those who would like to avoid dental surgery required for implant-retained options. To learn more, you can view our individual website pages which go into greater detail about each of these non-surgical options. These include Partial Dentures, Complete Dentures, and Dental Bridges pages.​
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Dental Bridges
A dental bridge can be an excellent solution to replace one tooth or several missing teeth in a row. This non-implant supported tooth replacement option bridges the gap in your smile and consists of crowns that fit over your natural teeth on either side of your gap, and one or more artificial teeth (called pontics) that are anchored to the crowns. A dental bridge is designed to always stay in your mouth, which means you can brush it and floss underneath it just as you would with your natural teeth.
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Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are a tooth replacement option for patients that are missing a group of teeth but still have some strong, healthy teeth remaining. Partial dentures fill in the gaps without using an implant-retained tooth replacement solution. This type of denture is secured with metal framework that attaches it to the adjacent healthy teeth, ensuring a tight fit. Partial dentures made today look like your natural teeth.
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Complete Dentures
Complete dentures serve an effective non-implant supported solution for individuals who have lost a significant number of their natural teeth. These dentures are crafted with an acrylic base, ensuring a comfortable fit directly on the surface of your gums. They offer not only functionality for eating and speaking but also enhance the appearance of your smile.
Conventional Dentures (Non-Implant)
Dental Bridge
Complete Dentures
Partial Dentures
Looking to Replace Missing Teeth in Rochester, NY?
Visit Dr. Isaac Kuyunov
If you are considering replacing missing teeth in Rochester, NY, or surrounding areas, turn to experts at Dental Prosthodontics of Rochester. Dr. Isaac Kuyunov will complete a thorough examination of your mouth, gums, and health of your existing teeth. He and his team will also review your medical history, discuss your goals, and provide which tooth replacement options are best for your goals and needs—whether you are missing one tooth, a few teeth, or need to replace a full-mouth of missing teeth. Our non-judgmental and compassionate dental team will make sure the time you spend in our care is as comfortable as possible. Call us today at 585-471-5689 to make an appointment! Or, click the link below to email us.