A Roundhouse Bridge Makes Your Smile Stronger

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When you’re missing a full arch of teeth, it can feel like an important piece of your life is missing, too. While traditional dentures are a common option, their limitations are hard to ignore. A roundhouse bridge offers a superior alternative, restoring more than just your smile. It provides the strength, stability, and natural appearance you need to eat, speak, and laugh with confidence. Designed as a single, horseshoe-shaped prosthetic, this dental solution fits securely onto dental implants, offering a seamless blend of comfort and function. Imagine replacing an entire arch of teeth with a single, durable restoration that feels as close to natural teeth as possible—that’s what you can expect with a roundhouse bridge.

What Exactly Is a Roundhouse Bridge?

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A roundhouse bridge can be permanently cemented to mini dental implants for the most natural feel and function.

A roundhouse bridge is a prosthetic that replaces a full row of teeth—on the top or bottom. This advanced alternative to traditional dentures stands out with its incredible strength. It’s made from a durable and tough material called zirconia, which is 10 times stronger than natural tooth enamel.

A roundhouse bridge has much to boast about. Fear not if you’re worried about the pink and bulky plastic base with traditional dentures! A roundhouse bridge doesn’t need this base and feels much more like your natural teeth. There is also no palate covering, so you can taste food the way you normally would!

Not only does a roundhouse bridge allow you to enjoy food, but it is reinforced with dental implants. Dental implants are titanium alloy screws that Dr. Bradford embeds into your jawbone. Medical professionals have used titanium as far back as the 1950s. It provides a strong and stable foundation for different tooth restorations, including implant dentures, dental crowns, and dental bridges.

What Should I Know About Dental Implants?

There are two primary types of dental implants: mini dental implants and traditional implants.

Traditional implants can be a good choice depending on your situation, but keep in mind the process is invasive and comes with a longer healing time. You’ll also need a handful of follow-up visits. On the flip side, mini dental implants—which are half the width of traditional implants—are less invasive, can be placed without bone grafts, and have a faster healing process. Overall, the placement procedure for mini implants is much gentler than traditional implants, but they can be just as strong and long-lasting with proper care.

At Brent Bradford, DDS—a Mini Dental Implant Center of America—mini implants are our go-to choice for anchoring roundhouse bridges to your jawbone.

Are There Different Roundhouse Bridge Systems?

Yes, we offer two types of roundhouse bridge systems to meet diverse patient needs and preferences. While both replace an entire row of teeth with dental implants, they differ in removability and the number of implants used.

  • Fix-on-Six®: This option is semi-removable. Only an experienced and highly trained dentist like Dr. Brent Bradford can remove them at your regular dental cleanings. Your dentist will secure your Fix-on-six with about 6-10 mini implants.
  • Permanent dentures: Permanent dentures—known as a non-removable roundhouse dental bridge—offer stability and functionality at the highest level possible. Dr. Bradford will cement the roundhouse bridge to 10-12 mini implants. As the name suggests, this type of bridge is not removable.

Why Choose Implant Dentures?

Loose dentures are difficult to deal with. They move around and can even fall out of your mouth. Dr. Bradford securely connects a roundhouse bridge to mini implants, so you won’t have to worry about your dentures ever falling out of your mouth!

Caring for these permanent or semi-removable fixtures is easy—simply clean them the way you would your natural teeth. Remember, while the prosthetic and implants can’t decay, it’s important to care for your oral health, as your gums can still develop infections.

Another important benefit of implant dentures is their strength. Roundhouse dental bridges significantly enhance oral function, giving you the freedom to enjoy the foods you love. With their durability, they can handle biting into hard, crunchy snacks, putting all your favorite foods back on the menu. Juicy steak, corn on the cob, crisp apples—these and more can once again be part of your diet!

Not only do roundhouse bridges provide immediate functional improvements, but they also offer long-term jaw health benefits. They help prevent your jawbone from deteriorating by providing the stimulation required to keep your jaw strong. This stimulation was once provided by your natural tooth roots, but when you lose your teeth, the stimulation stops. Unfortunately, without the roots stimulating the bone, the jaw loses density over time. This can result in a sunken facial appearance and functional challenges, such as reduced bite strength.

Discover If a Roundhouse Bridge Is the Right Choice for You!

If you want a better, more efficient solution to missing teeth or loose dentures, a roundhouse bridge is a great option. This full arch restoration is a secure and long-lasting alternative to traditional dentures. It gives you the same look and feel as your natural teeth and can improve your overall confidence.

Ready to learn more about this innovative tooth replacement option? Schedule a free implant consultation with Dr. Bradford at the Mini Dental Implant Center of America in Syracuse, NY, today.

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