Both treatment choices are suitable for many cases. No one situation is better than another. However, one may be more convenient for a particular condition than the other.
Although many patients prefer dental implants, they provide a natural-looking and permanent restoration for missing teeth.
When Are Dental Bridges Good to Choose?
Dental bridges are helpful when you require a fixed option, but the neighbour teeth to the gap also need protection.
In this case, we have two choices:
- We place crown protection on the neighbouring teeth and dental implants in the gap of the missing tooth
- We put a bridge that supports and protects the structurally-weakened teeth and fills in for the missing tooth/teeth.
Dental bridges are a great choice when structurally weaker teeth are on either side of the gap where the missing teeth are.
We can also design bridges to look aesthetically very natural, like real teeth.
This is also a great option when the patient does not want to consider surgery, associated risks and complications. Take a look here.
Usually, this choice is made when the neighbouring teeth on either side of the gap created by the missing teeth are sound and are not weakened in any way by repetitive dentistry. See treatment process.
It would seem destructive to cut down good teeth to support missing teeth.
In cases such as these, we usually advise leaving those teeth alone and restoring the missing teeth/tooth space with dental implants.
Although surgery is involved, dental implants provide an excellent long-term solution without any harm caused to other teeth in the mouth. Find out more.
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Are Implants Better Than Bridges?
As you can see, implants are not better in any specific way, only that the treatment of dental implants does not involve the other teeth in the mouth.
The implant is designed and created to harmonise and stabilise the other teeth.
If you have missing teeth and are considering some possible solutions, don’t hesitate to contact us to book in for a complimentary consultation, where our Treatment coordinators can go through with you the entire range of extensive options available to you.
Please call our award-winning studios on 01992 552115.
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What You Need to Know About Implants
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- We can help establish monthly payment plans.
- We provide 0% finance for up to 24-month term plans. Many patients find our payment plan option very useful.
- Terms over 24 months will be low-interest bearing.
- If you want to consider this option, we will need to carry out a few credit checks.
- We can discuss payment plans at both the Hertfordshire & the London clinic
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Pain-free
At The Perfect Smile, we understand that patients may be naturally nervous when thinking of undergoing dental implant surgery.
We want to reassure you that the dental implant treatment is not painful due to the proper use of local anaesthetics to numb the bone and gum deeply.
We can also use sedation techniques that also contribute to no pain or discomfort. More.
Treatment Plan
- Step 1: We will start the process with a highly detailed and thorough comprehensive examination and assessment. We will then construct a customised treatment plan and design your implant treatment.
- Step 2: An implantologist surgically places your new implant(s) in your mouth.
- Step 3: We will assess your healing on this review appointment and make sure everything is going as planned.
- Step 4: The dentist records and impressions to construct the implant’s top part (post and crown).
- Step 5: The dentist will fit the final part of the implant (post and crown).
- Step 6: Your final appointment allows you to have any further refining cosmetic enhancements or minor adjustments.
Fast Process
- Minimal appointments: Unlike traditional dental implant surgery, you will need fewer appointments
- No lengthy treatment time: The healing time is fast and effective, though individual to each person.
Bone Quality
- When you lose a tooth, the surrounding bone that holds the tooth in place will diminish in height, width, and volume. This may affect the immediate and final appearance of the gum tissue in this area and possibly the surrounding teeth.
- The larger the width of bone or the height of the bone, the wider and longer implant can be. A wider and longer implant increases implant stability and thus success. We assess the bone height and width by taking digital radiographs or by taking a CT Scan. More.
Implant Costs
The price of a dental implant can depend on whether any further treatments are needed to make sure your implant is a success.
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Implant Consultation |
£100 |
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Implant Placement from |
£1250 |
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Crown from |
£1200 |
Implant FAQs
- Will Dental Implants Last a Lifetime? Once the implant has fused with your jawbone and tissues, the artificial titanium implant acts as an ordinary root. The longevity of your implant depends on how you improve and maintain your oral health.
- Does a Dental Implant Hurt? When we place the implant, we make sure the procedure is pain-free. We offer a range of sedation and techniques suitable for nervous patients.
- How Old Do I Have to Be for a Dental Implant? There isn’t an age limit for dental implants. However, our dentists recommend that you have to be over 18 for the dental implant procedure.
- Is a Dental Implant Treatment Safe? We also use extensive planning systems to ensure the implant treatment is successful.
- Are Dental Implants Worth It? A dental implant offers a wealth of oral health benefits. An implant can improve your smile, realign neighbouring teeth, protect your mouth from gum disease, etc.
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Is the Process Painful? You can expect to feel pain with a new implant; however, the discomfort is kept to a minimum with modern anaesthetics. Nevertheless, post-process, there can be some swelling and aching for 5 -10 days. Many patients have multiple implants in a single day without undue pain or distress.
Major UK Credentials
Highly Experienced Implant Team
An unparalleled level of patient trust: Dr Rahul Doshi is the founder of the Perfect Smile and is the current President of the BACD.
With over 25 years of dental implant experience, Dr Rahul Doshi proudly leads a highly skilled team with access to the latest dental technology.
Implant Guide
Implants are colour matched and then shaped to blend in with your existing teeth. To the naked eye, an implant is very hard to spot.
Successful Dental Implants Can Last a Lifetime
Once the implant has fused with your jawbone and tissues, the artificial titanium implant acts as an ordinary root.
When we implant a titanium implant into the jawbone, it becomes part of your oral foundation.
This offers several health benefits that include preventing any bone loss whilst supporting the jawbone structure and reducing the risk of gum disease. More.
“If treated correctly, dental implants can last from ten to twenty-five years or more.”
Dental implants can help with:
- Teeth lost to trauma, accident or injury
- Missing teeth caused by gum disease or lack of bone
- Replace old, worn or broken dentures
- Implant integrated treatments like Implant-Retained Dentures
- Removable and fixed options
- Replace individual tooth loss or full arches in one sitting
The longevity of your implant depends on how you improve and maintain your oral health. Read more.
