When you’re missing multiple teeth, everyday activities like eating, speaking, and smiling can become surprisingly difficult. These challenges extend beyond mere appearance; they impact nutrition, self-confidence, and even overall health. Fortunately, dental technology has advanced significantly, offering several effective solutions for replacing a full set of teeth that can dramatically improve your quality of life, including dentures, dental implants, and implant-supported dentures.
At Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants, our team of dental specialists, led by Dr. Jay Laudenbach, Dr. Ishita Bhavsar, and Dr. Robert Slauch, provides personalized care for patients seeking full-mouth restoration. As diplomates of the American Academy of Periodontology with over two decades of experience in full-arch care, you can trust us to help you find the tooth replacement option that best suits your needs, lifestyle, and budget.
3 Options to Replace Missing Teeth
When it comes to bringing back your complete smile, you have several wonderful options to consider. Each of the following approaches offers unique benefits, and finding the perfect match for your lifestyle and needs is our priority:
Traditional Removable Dentures
Removable dentures have helped countless people restore their smiles over the years. These custom-crafted prosthetics rest comfortably on the gums and can be easily removed for cleaning and while you sleep.
While dentures offer an affordable starting point for tooth replacement, they do come with certain considerations. For example, they may shift slightly during meals or conversations, and they typically require adhesives for extra security. This can make it challenging to speak clearly at first and may even alter the taste of some foods. Over time, denture wearers may notice changes in facial contours as the jawbone naturally recedes without tooth root stimulation.
All-on-X Dental Implants
All-on-X (including All-on-Four and All-on-Six) is a modern tooth replacement option that uses just a handful of precisely placed implants to support an entire arch of beautiful, permanent teeth. The implant itself is a small, metal post that acts as the tooth root, and it can be topped with crowns, bridges, or dentures.
With this treatment, you can walk in with missing or failing teeth and leave with a gorgeous new smile – often in just one day. We strategically position each implant to maximize your existing bone structure, frequently eliminating the need for additional bone grafting procedures. This results in a permanent set of teeth that look, feel, and function just like the natural smile you’ve been missing. You also don’t have to worry about the slipping and shifting associated with traditional dentures because implants provide a permanent solution that stays put.
Implant-Supported Dentures
What if you could combine the affordability of dentures with the security of dental implants? With implant-supported dentures, you can. During this treatment, we place a few strategically positioned implants that serve as strong, reliable anchors for a specially designed denture that snaps securely into place.
You’ll immediately notice the difference with these innovative dentures, which help preserve your jawbone health by providing stimulation through the implants. They also feel secure and stable, so you can chew and speak with ease. Plus, you can say goodbye to messy adhesives while still being able to remove your dentures for easy cleaning.
Discover the Best Full-Mouth Tooth Replacement Option for You at Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants
Do you hide your smile in photos, avoid your favorite foods, or worry about dentures slipping at just the wrong moment? This doesn’t have to be your permanent reality. With today’s advanced implants and full-mouth tooth replacement options, you can enjoy permanent, life-changing results that look and feel so natural, you might forget they’re not your original teeth.
Our family-operated specialty dental team at Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants has been a trusted part of the Philadelphia community for more than 40 years. We’ve created a warm, relaxed environment where you’ll feel at home throughout your treatment journey. Contact us today at (215) 985-4337 to schedule your consultation, or complete our contact form to take the first step toward the complete, confident smile you deserve. Your future self will thank you for making this life-enhancing decision!
