ok i have to get a tooth pulled and the dentist said he wants to put a bridge instead of an implant.. whats the difference? wouldnt an implant be better?
2006-11-07 02:19:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
A bridge involves crowning the teeth adjacent to the space. The bridge is essentially a false tooth fused to two or more crowns.
An implant is a screw that is placed in the jawbone that has a single crown attached to it. You don't have to do anything to the adjacent teeth with this procedure.
My personal preference is implant over bridge, but I do recommend bridges when the adjacent teeth would need crowns anyways. I also recommend bridges when there isnt enough dense jawbone to allow for an implant.
Make sure your dentist has explained to you all of your options so you can make an informed decision.
2006-11-07 02:40:49 · answer #1 · answered by _LitMatch_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a bridge would be easier. Its just a tooth section bridging the gap between the other two teeth. An implant involves roots and is more complicated
2006-11-07 10:25:51 · answer #2 · answered by jan d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A bridge is connected to the two teeth on either side of it. An implant is lodged in your jawbone.
2006-11-07 10:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
connecting a tooth between two teeth, to the two teeth.....sort of bridging the gap...
2006-11-07 10:22:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you can afford an implant...get it...it's just like having your old tooth back and it's stronger
2006-11-07 10:23:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's a good website that may be helpful:
http://www.aboutcosmeticdentistry.com/procedures/dental_bridges.html
2006-11-07 10:28:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋