Ceramic dental bridge is one of the modern tooth implantation methods, providing aesthetics and good chewing after tooth loss. Socan porcelain dental bridges prevent bone loss in the jaw? Let’s find out more details with My Auris dentistry through the following article.
After restoring the porcelain bridge, there are no tooth roots, causing the gum tissue underneath the bridge to shrink more and more, no longer as full as before. Over time, the tooth root will no longer have any impact or stimulation on the jawbone. This causes the width and height of the jawbone to decrease.
At this time, the most obvious manifestation that can be seen is that the gum tissue area below the dental bridge gradually recedes, causing gum recession, revealing the space between the gums and the denture.
Understand more about dental bridges Porcelain
A porcelain dental bridge is a method of dental implantation and restoration of lost teeth on the jaw. To do this, the doctor will have to grind 2 or more teeth to make pillars to support the porcelain bridge. A porcelain dental bridge is a series of adjacent porcelain teeth, designed similar to real teeth. Depending on the number of missing teeth, the porcelain bridge will be long or short. However, porcelain bridges that are too long will not be effective.
For example, if 1 tooth is lost, the porcelain bridge will now consist of 3 teeth with 2 teeth as abutments and the middle tooth to replace the lost tooth.
In general, the nature of a porcelain bridge only restores the part of the tooth crown above the gum, fills the missing tooth gap, ensures aesthetics and chewing function without replacing the real tooth root. Therefore, bone loss cannot be prevented.
How long does it take for a porcelain dental bridge to cause jaw bone loss?
Jaw bone loss, also known as tooth root resorption, is the phenomenon of deterioration of the tooth socket and bone around the teeth. This affects the teeth. significantly affects the bite and facial structure. This condition is often recognized by the decrease in height, quantity, density and volume of the bone.
About 6 months after making a porcelain bridge, this is considered the fastest time for jaw bone loss Oral care after making a porcelain bridge also determines the condition of jaw bone loss after 2 years of making a bridge, causing gum recession, exposing real tooth roots, and reduced chewing power. The profession of a doctor and each person’s dental care regimen.
Ssymptoms of jaw bone loss
Jaw bone loss can be seen through some of the following manifestations:
- The area where the tooth is lost or broken has the maxillary sinus lowered
- The size of the bone at the location of the lost tooth changes, a deep depression appears
- Facial structure changes, loses balance and becomes old with sunken cheeks, sagging and wrinkled skin
- Swollen gums, bleeding gums
- Gums recede, the tooth crown becomes longer and brings an uncomfortable feeling of sensitivity
- Loose teeth, not strong enough and pain when chewing and swallowing
When you notice these signs, go to the nearest dentist for examination and timely remedial measures.
Effects of jaw bone loss
Jaw bone loss not only affects oral health but it has a direct impact on facial aesthetics. Besides, jaw bone loss also leads to many other complications such as:
Gum/gum recession
One of the major effects of jaw bone loss is inflammation and gum recession. The jaw bone is destroyed and the remaining bone will no longer be able to support the gums, leading to receding gums and exposed tooth roots. This creates favorable conditions for bacteria to multiply.
Sunken cheeks, premature aging
The jawbone has the function of supporting the lips and cheeks. If the jaw bone is destroyed, it will no longer be able to support the lips and cheeks, leading to sagging skin, aging, sunken cheeks and wrinkled skin. This condition will manifest clearly when the jaw bone is destroyed.
Pain and sensitivity
Pain and sensitivity are also one of the effects of jaw bone loss. The cause of pain is because when teeth are lost, a large space will be created, causing leftover food to become trapped. Not cleaning thoroughly will cause bacteria to enter and cause infection. From there, it also increases dental diseases such as tooth decay, gingivitis,…
The risk of losing neighboring teeth. This causes the teeth on the jaw to shift, causing bite misalignment. This deviation will affect chewing function, aesthetics, and can even cause neighboring teeth to loosen and gradually break.
How to overcome jaw bone loss when making porcelain bridges
Instead of grinding teeth to make posts, people can plant implant posts and restore porcelain bridges on top. The implant has a design similar to a real tooth root and is inserted into the jawbone. The pillar is made of titanium, capable of integrating with the jaw bone to form a sturdy pillar. This helps prevent jaw bone loss from occurring.
Dental implants offer many outstanding advantages over porcelain bridges:
| Criteria | Ceramic dental bridge | Dental implant |
| Aesthetics | Relative depending on tooth material Porcelain | High, dental implant structure is like real teeth |
| Mastication ability | 60-70% of chewing force of real teeth | 98-99% of chewing force with real teeth |
| Jaw bone loss | Still happening | Prevents block |
| Effects real teeth | Edge adjacent teeth | No |
| Preserves real teeth | Effects, even causes tooth loss | Maximum |
| Use time | On average 3-5 years, depending on the quality of the porcelain crown and how to care for it | On average 20-25 years, possibly forever if cared for and cleaned well |
However, dental implants require highly skilled doctors, good expertise and techniques. At the same time, modern machinery and equipment are needed to successfully implant teeth. Therefore, when getting dental implants, people should go directly to the dentist for examination and listen to specific advice from the doctor.
Hope everyone can answer their questions and gain more useful knowledge. If you still have concerns, please contact My Auris dentistry immediately for advice and to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
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