A Secure, Natural-Looking Way to Replace Missing Teeth
Dental implants can replace one or more missing teeth and restore both function and appearance.
An implant replaces the root portion of a missing tooth and can support a crown, bridge, or denture. For a single missing tooth, an implant can often replace the tooth without requiring neighboring teeth to be prepared for a traditional bridge.
Coordinated Implant Care in Our Practice
At Princeton Dental Group, implant treatment can be planned collaboratively by our general dentists and periodontist.
Our periodontist can perform implant placement and related surgical procedures, while our restorative dentists design and complete the final tooth replacement. This coordinated approach allows the doctors involved in different stages of treatment to work together within the same practice.
3D CBCT imaging and digital scanning are available to assist with diagnosis, treatment planning, implant placement, and restoration when appropriate.
Replacing One or More Teeth
A single implant can support an individual crown. When several teeth are missing, a carefully planned number of implants may support a bridge or help stabilize a denture. The appropriate approach depends on the number and location of missing teeth and the health of the gums and supporting bone.
Are Dental Implants Right for You?
We consider:
- The number and location of missing teeth
- Gum health
- Available supporting bone
- Your bite
- Overall oral and medical health
- Other available tooth-replacement options
Implants are an excellent solution for many patients, but they aren’t automatically the best choice for everyone. Bridges and dentures remain appropriate options in many situations.
Caring for Dental Implants
Implants cannot develop cavities, but the gums and bone around them require regular care. Daily brushing, cleaning between the teeth, and professional maintenance are important to their long-term health.
Ready to Explore Dental Implants?
If you’re living with one or more missing teeth, we’d be happy to discuss the available options.
Call Princeton Dental Group at (609) 924-0796 or schedule an appointment.