Your Dental Prosthetic Options

Dental prostheses are intraoral prostheses used to restore intraoral defects such as missing parts of teeth or missing teeth. Dental prostheses are used to improve aesthetics, rehabilitate mastication (chewing), and improve speech. Read on to learn about your dental prosthetic options. Led by Dr. Dean Sana and Dr. Nicole Sana, Millennium Park Dental (located in Chicago, IL) offers a full range of dental prosthetics to our patients. Keep reading to learn about 4 dental prosthetic options that are available today.

1. Dentures: Dentures are removable appliances that can replace your missing teeth and restore the appearance and oral functions that were lost. The denture can be either a complete denture or partial denture. A complete denture is used when all of the patient's teeth are missing and a partial denture is used when only some of the teeth are missing. Today's dentures have a very natural appearance.

2. Dental Bridges: Dental bridges can be used to replace one or more missing teeth. A dental bridge is made up of two dental crowns and an artificial tooth/teeth in between. Dental bridges are supported by either dental implants or natural teeth. A dental bridge can improve your smile, restore your ability to chew and speak, and prevent your existing teeth from shifting out of place.

3. Dental Implants: Dental implants are a popular long-term solution for people who suffer from missing teeth. Dental implants are substitute tooth roots that provide a permanent base for replacement teeth. They feel, fit, look, and act like natural teeth. Dental implants allow you to live the way you want to – laughing, eating, talking, and enjoying activities without worrying about your smile.

4. Dental Crowns: A dental crown, or dental cap, is a type of dental restoration that can be placed over a tooth. Dental crowns are bonded to the teeth using a dental cement. Dental crowns are used to restore teeth that are damaged, broken, worn down, or misshaped. They can be used to protect weak teeth from breaking or hold together parts of a fractured tooth. Dental crowns are very durable and can remain functional for up to 20 years or longer.

Ready to transform your smile to WOW? If you need dental prosthetics, why wait? we can help you today! Call Millennium Park Dental at (312) 236-3253 right now to schedule a dental appointment with one of our extraordinary dentists in Chicago, IL. Remember, a wonderful life starts with an amazing smile!