When considering replacement options for a single missing tooth, there are two main options. First is a single-tooth dental implant, which looks and functions almost exactly like a natural tooth and has no negative effects on the surrounding teeth. Second is a tooth-supported fixed bridge, which requires that adjacent teeth be ground down to support the cemented bridge.
Because a dental implant replaces the natural tooth root, the bone is preserved. Dental implants integrate with the jawbone, helping to keep it healthy and intact. With a bridge, some of the bone that previously surrounded the tooth can deteriorate over a very long period of time, but generally this does not cause problems for typical patients.
A single implant can be easier to keep clean than a bridge, but with a little practice and regular maintenance, the cost savings of a bridge versus an implant make it a viable option.
For information about dentures, dental implants and gum disease, call the Ferber Dental Group at 561-439-8888 or visit www.ferberdental.com.
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