Tooth Replacement Options
Replace Missing Teeth to Preserve Oral Health
Patients with damaged or missing teeth have several tooth replacement options to choose from, ranging from traditional removable dentures to a fixed prosthesis using dental implants.
If you are missing a single tooth or multiple teeth, there are plenty of tooth replacement options available today to address your oral health needs. Boulder Oral Surgery offers dental implant-based tooth restorations such as dental implants and the All-on-4 treatment concept. We also understand that every patient requires personalized attention and care, and therefore, the right tooth replacement option will be unique to you. We want you to be well-informed of your options, so you can feel good about whatever tooth replacement solution you choose.
Types of Tooth Replacement Options
Dental Implants
Features:
- Similar look, feel, and function to natural teeth
- Designed to last a lifetime
- Can replace a single tooth or multiple teeth
- Preserves bone health
- Eat and speak with confidence
- Many patients enjoy dental implants because they are secure, permanent, and natural-looking. There are three parts that make up a dental implant: the implant post, the abutment, and the crown. An oral surgeon will place the post into the jaw bone, which will fuse with the surrounding bone over several weeks. Once the healing phase is complete, the crown and connecting abutment are placed.
Dr. Nedbalski and Dr. Luter offer dental implant-based restorations at our office in Boulder, Colorado. You can discover more about the dental implant process by visiting our Dental Implants and Dental Implants FAQ pages.
All-on-4® Treatment Concept
Features:
- Permanent tooth replacement option
- Ideal for patients with extensive tooth loss
- Replaces entire upper or lower arch
- Natural-looking
- Preserves bone health
- Eat and speak with confidence
- A dental implant-based tooth restoration method, the All-on-4 treatment concept creates a brand-new smile for patients who are experiencing severe tooth loss and decay by replacing an entire upper or lower arch of teeth at once.
Dr. Nedbalski and Dr. Luter offer dental implant-based restorations in Boulder, including the All-on-4 treatment concept. Visit our All-on-4 page to learn more.
Traditional Dental Bridges
Features:
- Semi-permanent
- Replaces one or more missing teeth between healthy teeth
- May require replacement after a few years of wear
- Fixed or removable option
- Bone loss not prevented
- Many patients who are missing one or more teeth between healthy teeth select a bridge as their tooth replacement option. Your dentist can place a bridge, which may be fixed or removable. To place the bridge, the healthy teeth that support it may need to be ground down.
Dentures (Full or Partial)
Features:
- Semi-permanent
- May require replacement after a few years of wear
- Periodic adjustments may be necessary to ensure proper fit
- Can prevent dental shifting
- Offers improvement of daily oral functions like eating and chewing
- Removable
- Traditional dentures remain a popular tooth replacement solution for patients because they are convenient to wear and remove while offering improvement of oral health and function without surgical treatment.
It is important to keep in mind that dentures may require adjustments from your dentist over time. Surgical correction may be necessary if these adjustments fail to make wearing your dentures comfortable. If this happens, your dentist can refer you to an oral surgeon, such as Dr. Nedbalski or Dr. Luter, for pre-prosthetic surgery. Pre-prosthetic surgery prepares your mouth to wear your dentures with optimal comfort. Visit our Pre-Prosthetic Surgery page to learn more.
If you are experiencing tooth loss, broken teeth, or decay and would like more information about your options for a brighter, healthier smile, please contact Boulder Oral Surgery for a consultation with Dr. Nedbalski or Dr. Luter. Together, we can help you find the right tooth replacement option for you.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Tooth Replacement Options and other procedures.
"Well, in my original consultation, Dr. Nedbalski walked me through the entire procedure. He explained everything he was going to do, so it really put my mind at ease. He’s a very caring, competent oral surgeon. My overall experience at Boulder Oral Surgery was really good. "
"My experience was wonderful. Dr. Nedbalski took the time to explain the procedure, and the procedure was very smooth. This procedure was life-changing! "
"The procedures for each one of my children was really fast. The team was really good—clearly extremely experienced and very reassuring about what the process would look like. "
"he staff was incredibly friendly and comforting. Dr. Luter was very professional. He was kind. He made me feel at ease. He explained everything that he was going to do. "
"The staff here was absolutely excellent. They went above and beyond to let me know the process. Dr. Chai is one of the funniest people I have ever met. He completely put me at ease and he talked me through the entire process. It went incredibly well."
"Dr. Nedbalski is a really nice guy—he has always a smile, he always explains things. I always like him because he has such a warm personality, and you know he’s going to do good work. The procedure I went through was just fine. Recovery was good."
"The office is really warm and inviting, and I had previously had experience there with one of my children, and the people are very friendly. I am really happy with my results. It went well and healed well. "
"Dr. Nedbalski explains them to me very easily, very quickly, and he was very gentle and very kind. Dr. Nedbalski's team is absolutely amazing, and each one knows what they're supposed to do, and they do it well. My experience here was life-changing. "
"Dr. Nedbalski is really an expert at what he does. He's very thorough, he's informative, he's up to date with the most current technologies and processes in the industry, and he's got a great bedside manner. I never felt like I was being treated as a number; I felt like a patient that was really cared for and that he knew me personally."
Building Better Smiles For Boulder
At Boulder Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, our goal is to bring you the best smile possible through exceptional oral surgery services tailored to meet your unique needs. From your first appointment to well after your procedure, we are here to support you on your journey to optimal oral health. We encourage you to reach out to our office to schedule a consultation and discover the life-changing power of oral surgery.