Restore vibrancy to your cosmetic dental enhancements with treatment from our professionals at Killingsworth Family Dentistry. If you've had a crown and bridge, filling or dental implant procedure done in the past and are experiencing a dulling in your teeth call our professionals today at 303-841-2070 to schedule an exam and discuss your options going forward.
Implant vs Bridge vs Denture
Implant
Bridge
Denture
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| Method of Surgery | Root of independent artificial | Teeth on both sides cut; three teeth are made into one, and artificial teeth are inserted | Replacing missing teeth with prosthetic devices supported by surrounding soft and hard tissue of the oral cavity. |
| Damage to Teeth | Tooth inserted into the bone | Damage to adjacent teeth because they are ground down | Periodontal mold prepared and subsequently made in the form of standard teeth and set of teeth. |
| Strength of chewing | No damage to teeth | Absence of root of teeth causing loss of bone adjacent to teeth and chewing strength to decline in the process | Difficult to eat tough and hard foods |
| Treatment period | Jawbone kept healthy; strength of chewing similar to that of natural teeth | Short treatment period | Short treatment period. |
| Life Span | Takes about 3 - 6 months | Must be replaced every 5-10 years | Repaired and replaced every 3-4 years. |
| Cost | Semi-permanent | Low initial cost | Low compared to implants, although additional costs are incurred for replacement; uncomfortable as well. |
