Special Offer on Select Dental Services
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Offer Expires
April 30th, 2024
April 30th, 2024
Single Dental Implants starting
$3250
Financing available
Advantages of Dental Implants
In today’s era, for a single missing tooth, implant is the number one choice of treatment. The most common alternative to dental implants for a single tooth are fixed bridges. But a bridge involves grinding healthy adjacent teeth that are used to attach and support the bridge. The tooth-supported bridge does not stimulate natural bone growth beneath it, so the bone may deteriorate over time. The average life span of a bridge is generally 5-10 yrs because patients have to be very diligent in cleaning around them. If they don’t keep them clean, it makes the root surfaces below and around the bridgework highly susceptible to decay and eventually causes failure of the bridge. Hence for single missing teeth implants are more viable treatment option as implants don’t get cavities and they are not dependent on adjacent teeth for support.
Traditional vs. Cantilever Fixed Bridges
A conventional fixed bridge usually involves the preparation and crowning of teeth on both sides of the empty space in the mouth. These crowned teeth serve as a foundation for the artificial teeth, called "pontics," that fill the gap. Just like a bridge over water relies on sturdy pillars at each end, a dental bridge gains strength and stability from the crowned teeth fused to one or more pontics.
On the other hand, a cantilever fixed bridge, although similar to a traditional fixed bridge, differs in one important aspect. Only one side of the pontic is connected to a crown for support.
