If you have one or more missing teeth, the main options are a removable denture, a fixed bridge or a dental implant. Each has different costs, benefits and risks.
How the options compare
- Removable denture: usually the lowest initial cost and non-invasive, but can feel loose and needs periodic relining or replacement.
- Bridge: fixed in place and usually completed in a few weeks. The teeth either side of the gap are shaped to support crowns, which is irreversible.
- Implant: does not rely on neighbouring teeth, but involves surgery, several months of treatment and usually a higher cost.
What affects the cost of a bridge?
- The number of units (a common bridge has two supporting crowns and one replacement tooth).
- The material: porcelain-fused-to-metal or all-ceramic.
- Any treatment needed first on the supporting teeth.
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How long do bridges last?
This varies with the design, the health of the supporting teeth and cleaning. Bridges can eventually need repair or replacement, and the supporting teeth can decay or need root canal treatment.
Read about types of bridges and implants vs bridges.
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