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Dental Implants vs Bridge

It’s happened. You’ve lost a tooth or been told you need to have a tooth removed. It’s not going to look good, and it’s going to impact your smile. A gap, right where you should have a tooth.

Ok, so the tooth is gone, and now you want a replacement. You’ve spoken to your dentist about your options, and having a removable chunk of plastic that sits in a glass by your bed at night is out of the question. No one deserves that level of embarrassment. And the final options you have are either a bridge or a dental implant.

Both sound WAY better than a denture, as they are fixed in place and can’t be removed.

If they are both the same result, then sure, the option is easy, and just pick the cheapest.

Hang on, it’s not quite that simple. Allow me to explain the pros and cons of implants vs. bridges.

Dental Implants

Pros:

  1. Fixed in place
  2. Can chew normally
  3. No damage to adjacent teeth
  4. Not susceptible to decay
  5. Can last a very long time

Cons:

  1. Require a highly skilled surgeon.
  2. More invasive than a bridge

Dental bridge

Pros:

  1. Fixed in place
  2. Slightly cheaper than a dental implant

Cons:

  1. Significant damage to adjacent teeth
  2. Susceptible to decay
  3. Poor long-term prognosis
  4. When they fail, they turn a 1-tooth problem into a 3-tooth problem.
  5. Sometimes you need to limit what you eat (depending on the bridge type).

Very simply, when you have a missing tooth, there is NOTHING as good as a dental implant to replace it (assuming the implant is placed well).

Every single tooth in your mouth (apart from your wisdom teeth) is important. They are important either in terms of function, cosmetics, or both.

Meet My Happy Patients

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Melanie E

Pav has helped me during my implants treatment, he has always been very professional and helpful at all times, Pav explains all procedures thoroughly making the whole experience calm and relaxing. I would highly recommend Pav to anyone considering dental treatment.

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Shelly Clark

If you’re looking for the best implant dentist, trust me, I found him! This is a bit of a long one, but I wish I had read a review like this to be able to find Pav easier, so bear with me! I needed quite a bit of work on my teeth, so it was imperative that I found the right person. I’d previously searched implant specialists in Dubai and then across London, but continuously felt hesitant about going ahead with anyone. Often people told me the work wouldn’t be aesthetically pleasing, they couldn’t do it or I felt they were more interested in selling me the procedure than actually getting results. I finally found Pav through a friend and by a stroke of luck! Once again, I went for a consultation, like I had many times previously and as soon as my appointment had finished, I knew why I hadn’t gone ahead with any of the others and that he was the person for the job! From start to finish, Pav has been honest, professional, and explained every step of the way. His knowledge on implants is second to none and he truly cares about getting the best results. I am ecstatic with my final results, which after previous consultations, I really never believed would happen. To say I’m happy is an understatement and I feel confident about my smile again. If you’re looking for the best, this is your guy! Thank you so much for all your hard work and the work of your amazing team too who were always friendly polite and kind to me on every appointment or phone call!

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Louise S

After losing a tooth I decided to have the gap filled with a dental implant. Dr Pav was great and explained the whole process from start to finish with no unexpected suprises. I am absolutely thrilled with the result. I would highly recommend Dr Pav to anyone who is seeking dental implant treatment.

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Anita Chaudhary

I was seen by Pav Khaira who did the extraction. He was extremely professional and obviously v experienced as he carried out the procedure swiftly and v deftly. Before I knew it the procedure was over and I realised I had worried needlessly. I would highly recommend Pav. Happy Client Anita

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Sheila J

I can highly recommend Pav, he is extremely professional and really puts you at ease and fully explains the procedure. I’m absolutely delighted with my new teeth!