Do you ever wonder what the difference between all the dental procedure options are when you consult a dentist? Sometimes you might be in a dentist office, and all you can hear is a foreign language. It is understandable, though. Most of these procedures and names are so foreign to us until we need them.
Today, we will look at the differences between dental implants and bridges.
What is a Dental Bridge?
It is a bridge to cover space between teeth that are a result of a missing tooth. The dentist files the neighbouring teeth so they can anchor the crown. Bridges don't replace the tooth root; they only fill the space of the missing tooth. A dental bridge's lifespan is up to ten years as long as you take care of it.
What is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant replaces the whole missing tooth, including the root and crown. They are permanent. Your dentist will place the implant surgically into your jawbone. They don't need the support of other surrounding teeth.
So, What is the Difference?
- Treatment process
The dental implant treatment procedure is more extensive than the bridge one. Implants are surgically placed in the jawbone, and the purpose of the implant is to mimic the natural tooth from the root. It also involves several steps that go for some months.
Dental bridges treatment, on the other hand, are less complex. They don’t require surgery and will be completed in a few weeks.
- How long they last
Dental bridges last for around ten years. After that, they need to be replaced. They also require the support of surrounding teeth. Dental implants are created to stay for a lifetime. They exist independently in the mouth.
- Cost
Dental implants are a bit expensive compared to dental bridges. In addition, with an implant, more procedures are required, such as bone graft or sinus lift, increasing the cost.
- Care
Both of them require utmost care, just like your natural teeth. However, bridges need more maintenance than dental implants.
Next Smile™ Gold Coast is where to go if you have lost a tooth and need a replacement. Visit our website to see what we can do for you or get in contact to book an appointment.
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