Differences between an implant, a bridge and a full denture

Differences between an implant, a bridge and a full denture

What if getting your smile back had never been so easy? Thanks to oral implantology and its wide range of solutions, dental loss or damage can be solved without any inconvenience. Finding the solution that best suits you is something we can do at Clínica Dental Drs. Moreno-Montalvo, your trusted dental clinic in Tarragona.

In situations where we need to recover the functionality and aesthetics of the smile, dental implants are the best option for different reasons . However, when it comes to oral health, it is not advisable to generalise, but to find the solution that each patient needs. So , if you are wondering which is better: dental implants, bridges or dental prostheses... We tell you the main advantages and disadvantages of each option. Here we go!

Average life span of dental implants, dental bridges and complete dentures

Dental implants are undoubtedly the most durable and resistant long-term solution, so much so that, under optimal oral hygiene conditions, they can last a lifetime. Dental bridges have an average lifespan of around 10 years and complete and removable dentures are the ideal - and long-lasting - solution for patients who do not have enough jawbone to qualify for dental implant treatment.

Aesthetic properties of dental implants, bridges and prostheses

Here too, dental implants, perfectly fused to the natural enamel of the teeth, are the best option . However, it is important to bear in mind that both prostheses and bridges have evolved greatly in terms of their aesthetic finish, with materials such as zirconium offering increasingly better aesthetic properties.

The most smile-friendly solution

Dental implants can be placed to replace a single tooth (single dental implants) or several teeth and, unlike dental bridges, in no case will it be necessary to grind the adjacent teeth, making their placement the least invasive for the smile. However, the only aspect in which they do not offer the greatest advantage is in terms of cost: both complete dentures and bridges are much cheaper.

If you have any doubts after reading this, don't worry! Make an appointment with your dentist in Tarragona and Salou and find the solution that fits exactly what you are looking for.