Are Dental Implants Better than Bridges?

Dental Implants

Are Dental Implants Better than Bridges?

For many cases of tooth loss, dental implants top all other alternatives by offering long-term reliability and stability topped only by the efficacy of natural teeth. But when it comes to replacing a tooth, or just a few teeth, dental bridges can offer some compelling reasons to give them serious consideration. Take a look at how dental implants and bridges compare to get a better idea about which route is best for you.

How Dental Implants Compare to Bridges

The biggest difference between conventional bridges and dental implants is how they’re affixed to the mouth. Dental implants are inserted into the jawbone, just like natural teeth, delivering long-term stability for attachments such as dental crowns. Dental bridges fill in for missing teeth by anchoring a set of dental crowns to natural teeth flanking the gap.

So, the function of dental implants and bridges are separate and distinct, though the two work best when they work together.

How Bridges Are Better with Implants

Dental implants make bridges better. Implant-supported bridges are anchored to dental implants instead of being affixed to natural teeth. Dental implants won’t make bridges look more or less realistic, but they will deliver the stability that’ll make them work more realistically.

When Bridges Work Best Alone

Dental implant surgery is life-changing, whether you need to replace a full set of teeth or just a few of them. However, the prices of the parts and the costs of the surgeries needed to place dental implants can put them out of reach for many people.

Opting to go for a dental bridge can be a much more affordable solution for placing missing teeth, rather than ponying up the funds to pay for a dental implant – which can cost upwards of $6,000 for the parts alone in many areas of the country. If you want the best tooth replacement solutions, ask your dentist about ways to finance dental implants.

Find Out More

Take a moment to schedule a consultation with a local dentist to learn more about your options for getting dental implants in Round Rock, TX and Austin, TX.

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"I am very thankful to have found such a talented Periodontist in Austin. The procedure itself was efficient and smooth. The staff was kind and available for any questions.There were options for sedation. Dr. H worked with my need for different types of pain medicines. Dr. H's pricing was EXTREMELY fair. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr. Holtzclaw."

"I interviewed several oral surgeons before deciding to go with Dr. Holtzclaw. his staff is amazing. They were very informative. I knew exactly what to expect. Dr. Holtzclaw gave me the smile I have wanted all my life. I had two procedures done and absolutely NO PAIN. They have changed my life. There is absolutely nothing that I would have changed about my experience. Thank you Austin Dental Implant Center."

"I researched over 15+ in Austin and the surrounding area. Nobody could hold a candle to Holtzclaw. Dr. Holtzclaw and his staff are very friendly and treat you like family. When having a procedure like this you get the feeling he is treating you as if you were a family member. He is exceptional at what he does and wants only the best for you and for you to be 100% happy with the results."

Dr. Holtzclaw is consistently rated as one of the top dental surgeons in not only Austin, but the entire country! He has been named “A Leader in Continuing Dental Education” by Dentistry Today Magazine for the past 11 consecutive years.

Patient Testimonials

Austin Dental Implant Center are part of a professional affiliation of dental implant practices operated by oral surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists, and restorative dentists. With the specialized techniques used by Austin Dental Implant Center, such as zygomatic and pterygoid implants, nearly all patients qualify for same day dental implants from a dental perspective. Prospective patients require an initial workup that includes an oral examination, 3D radiographic evaluation, and medical history consultation. Some patients with certain medical histories may not qualify for surgical treatment. “Teeth-in-a-day”, “one day implant teeth”, “same day implant teeth”, etc. refers to the fact that on the day of surgery, patients will have teeth removed (unless all teeth are already missing, dental implants placed, and a screw retained prosthesis secured to these implants on the same day as the surgery. While this first set of teeth are permanent in the fact that they are secured to the dental implants by screws, these teeth are typically not the final set of teeth as the patient will be allowed to heal prior to the delivery of the final set of teeth. Furthermore, the patient will be allowed to suggest desired changes to the initial set of teeth prior to the fabrication of the final set of teeth. The initial set of screw retained implant teeth are permanent in the fact that they are not removable by the patient and can only be removed by personnel in a dental office. With proper care and maintenance, dental implants can last a lifetime depending on the age of the patient when the implants were originally placed. Studies show that dental implants can last over 25 years with proper home care and regular professional maintenance.

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All-On-4™ is a registered trademark of Nobel Biocare. Although Dan Holtzclaw has lectured for Nobel Biocare™ and the company has used his name and images of his surgeries in their brochures and on their website, Nobel Biocare™ does not endorse or sponsor Dr. Dan Holtzclaw.