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This can be problematic once we want to place an implant because there might not be enough bone left to do the procedure.  One option is to get a bone graft.  This is where some bone is taken from another part of your mouth and grafted to the implant site.

Missing Teeth Liverpool?  Your Options

So it might be the case that an implant is not available to you.  Your dentist will tell you if this is the case and suggest a bridge as your option.  However, if you get a bridge and then want an implant, bridges also cause the same bone loss as implants.  This means you need to get along for a consultation with your dentist as soon as possible to evaluate your options.

Risks and Benefits

Both implants and Bridges have their own particular risks and benefits.  Here they are in some more detail.

Implants

Implants involve a precise surgical procedure that carry with it risks.  The lower jaw has blood vessels and nerves that can be compromised by implant surgery.  This happens very rarely indeed and there are only a few cases reported.  Furthermore, at Smileworks we have a special 3D x-ray machine.  It can make 3D models of your face so that we can be sure to avoid any complications of surgery.  There is always the risk that the implant will be rejected and this is especially the case with people who have underlying health problems.  It’s very important to discuss your health with your implantologist and we will do a very comprehensive health evaluation with you prior to your surgery.  This will undoubtedly play a role in the dental bridge vs dental implant decision.

Implants are not indestructable and they can be damaged by wear and gum disease just like natural teeth.  Gum disease of an Implant is called peri-implantitis and manifests much the same way as periodontal disease.  If you would like to learn more about periodontal disease and gum disease then take a look at our main periodontal disease page here.

Bridges

The risks of dental bridges are very different to implants. The risks for implants are extremely unlikely to happen.  Whereas a bridge failing is more common.  To secure the bridge, you will need the teeth either side of the gap to be ground into a particular shape to hold the bridge in place.  Touching any tooth with the dentists drill makes it more likely to fail in the long term.  Because two teeth are required for the bridge to be secure the combined chances of each of them failing is higher. Also a bridge does not put any force on the jaw like an implant does and you will get the same bone loss as with just leaving a gap.  All these things need to be taken into account when speaking to your dentist about treatment.

Cost Implications

Fees can certainly play a part in the dental bridge vs dental implant decision.  Dental bridges are less expensive than implants.  This is for a number of reasons and we’ve covered them here in our blog post answering the question: how much do implants cost?  here.  Dental implants are a surgical procedure and use highly specialised tools and materials.  The cost of the implant alone is high and you should expect to pay a few thousand pounds for an implant.  Bridges are less expensive and patients can get a bridge for under £1,000 and even less in many cases.  All of our prices are available on the Smileworks website for you to take a look at.  We are up front and honest about our pricing here.  We are certainly not the cheapest but if you really care about your dental health and want a beautiful, long lasting restoration then this could be the practice for you.

All of our prices are available on the Smileworks website for you to take a look at.  We are up front and honest about our pricing here.  We are certainly not the cheapest but if you really care about your dental health and want a beautiful, long lasting restoration then this could be the practice for you.

Please call the office if you’d like to discuss the dental bridge vs dental implant question in more detail.  We have highly trained treatment coordinators and front of house on call to answer all your questions.