Your Guide To The Different Types Of False Teeth
If you're considering replacing your damaged, missing and discoloured teeth with false teeth contact Yorkshire Dental Suite today to discuss your options. We have 9 clinics located throughout the UK providing the latest in dental prosthetics designed to transform your smile.
There are many different types of false teeth, so knowing which treatment to choose can be difficult. Whether it’s one tooth you are looking to replace or a full mouth, Yorkshire Dental Suite’s restorative procedures allow patients to regain the beautiful, healthy smile they once had.
Dental implants
This very popular procedure replaces broken, worn or missing teeth with a dental implant. Crafted from grade 5 titanium, the implant is inserted into the jawbone, before an abutment and crown is fitted on top. The main surgery is completed in just one appointment at YDS, earning the treatment its title - Teeth in a Day.
Considering dental implants for false teeth? These are the different options to choose from. Consult with your dentist to identify which is the most appropriate.
- Single tooth implant: Replaces an individual tooth.
- Dental implant bridge: Replaces multiple adjacent teeth.
- All on 4 dental implants: Uses four implants to secure 10-14 teeth to your jaw.
- All on 6 dental implants: Uses six implants to attach 10 teeth to your jaw. Suitable for patients who need more implants to make their arch secure.
- Full mouth dental implants: A full arch of teeth is fitted to your upper and/or lower jaw.
- Pterygoid implants and zygomatic implants: These special implants forgo the jawbone and attach to other areas of the mouth instead. It is a great choice for patients with low bone density.
Have bone loss? Dr George (GDC Number 84470) is a Specialist Oral and Implant Surgeon who is extensively trained in complex dental implant surgeries. From zygomatic implants to bone grafts, he is part of Yorkshire Dental Suite's world-class team.
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Dental bridges
Dental bridges, as mentioned earlier, replace multiple adjacent teeth. A more low-cost procedure compared to dental implants, bridges are often ideal for patients with bone loss, as they can be fitted to your existing teeth rather than the jawbone. This versatile dental prosthesis is attached in multiple ways. Let’s discuss the different types of bridges and how they work.
- Implant-retained bridge: The bridge is fixed in place using dental implants, rather than attaching to the healthy teeth next to the gap and causing damage.
- Traditional dental bridge: Also known as partial dentures, this bridge attaches to the adjacent teeth on both sides of the gap to stay in place.
- Cantilever dental bridge: An ideal option for patients who only have a neighbouring tooth on one side of the gap for the bridge to anchor onto.
- Maryland dental bridge: Using metal wings, a Maryland bridge is secured to the healthy adjacent teeth on both sides of the gap. This bridge is typically used to replace front teeth.
Dental crowns
The umbrella term ‘false teeth’ also includes dental crowns. This treatment is used when the visible portion of the tooth is damaged, but the root itself is still healthy and in good condition. Extremely versatile, crowns are designed to protect and rebuild a damaged and decayed tooth.
The treatment treats a wide variety of dental problems, including: cracks, painful misshapenness, discolouration, severe tooth decay and exposed nerves. Yorkshire Dental Suite crafts your custom-made crowns with ceramic for enhanced durability and an ultra-aesthetic finish.
What does the procedure look like? A small amount of enamel is removed to prepare the tooth for the dental crown. The crown is then bonded into place, leaving behind a perfectly restored smile.
Dentures
Dentures are another type of orthodontic device that replaces missing teeth. Typically made from acrylic resin, zirconia or porcelain, dentures fit over the gums or clip onto the remaining teeth you have to stay in place.
While many may think that dentures are antiquated, and only worn by elderly patients, they are actually quite modern. False teeth have changed significantly over the years and, with new technology and application techniques, they are almost indistinguishable from natural teeth when worn.
Some fake teeth dentures can be removed. This is another factor that distinguishes each type of denture is how they are fitted.
- Complete dentures: Replace all of your upper or lower teeth.
- Partial dentures: Replace one or more missing teeth.
- Immediate dentures: Fitted immediately after tooth extraction.
- Implant-retained dentures: Your arch of teeth are fixed in place using dental implants.
Which is the best type of false teeth?
To help you make an informed decision, we have created the following data comparing each type of false teeth Yorkshire Dental Suite offers.
Cost | Longevity | Removable | Available on the NHS? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Implants | From £2,800 per tooth | Up to 20 years | No | Very rarely (Band 3) |
Bridges | From £1,200 | 5 - 20 years* | Yes* | Yes (Band 3) |
Crowns | £895 per tooth | 15+ years | No | Yes (Band 3) |
Dentures | From £900 | 7 - 20 years* | Yes* | Yes (Band 3) |
*Depending on the type you have
Benefits of false teeth
Whether they are temporary or permanent, false teeth offer many benefits. They help to stop the everyday pain you are experiencing when eating and allow you to enjoy your favourite foods once more, including steaks and apples. False teeth also fully restore the ability to chew, bite and speak.
In addition to this, fake teeth provide an immeasurable confidence boost, substituting the teeth that have been causing you discomfort and embarrassment with a perfectly straight, white replacement. Finally, by filling the gap in your smile, you are preventing issues such as tooth migration and artificial ageing.
False teeth near me
Looking for false teeth implants? Or other permanent fake teeth solutions such as a fixed dental bridge? All the options we have mentioned above are available at Yorkshire Dental Suite. With eight clinics currently open across the UK (and a ninth scheduled to launch later this year), you are never too far from your perfect smile. Here are the locations of our current practices and contact information:
Yorkshire Dental Suite Leeds, 347 Oakwood Lane, Leeds LS8 3HA
Yorkshire Dental Suite Hull, 22 The Weir, Hull, Hessle HU13 0RU
Yorkshire Dental Suite Wakefield, 12 Westgate, Wakefield WF1 1JY
Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley, 2 Leeds Rd, Guiseley LS20 9NA
Yorkshire Dental Suite York, 25 Haley’s Terrace, Clifton, York YO31 8SB
Yorkshire Dental Suite London, 82 Chelsea Manor St, London SW3 5QJ
Yorkshire Dental Suite Liverpool, 32 Bixteth St, Liverpool L3 9UH
Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, 679 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B29 7NR
Conclusion:
Restore your quality of life and book a false teeth appointment with Yorkshire Dental Suite today. With the utmost care and precision, our highly-experienced team will give you back your smile.