Implants Table of Contents
Overview
What Are They
Do I Need Them?
Ignoring a Lost Tooth
What to Expect
Pricing
Why Prudental

Do I Need Dental Implants

There are a variety of reasons why people get dental implants. Some wish to improve the look of their smile. Some wish to prevent issues that can arise from a missing tooth or teeth. Some just want to enjoy all the foods they love. Whatever the individual goal, you’re generally a good candidate for dental implants if you fit one of the following categories.

Do I Need Den…Implants

You’re Missing One or More Teeth

Dental implants can be used to replace a single missing tooth, multiple adjacent teeth, or even a full arch of teeth. They offer versatile treatment options for patients with various degrees of tooth loss.

You’re an Adult With Stable Jaw Growth

Dental implants are typically recommended for adults whose jaws have stopped growing. Implant placement in adolescents or young adults whose jaws are still developing may interfere with natural growth and development.

You Want a Dental Repair That Lasts a Lifetime

Patients who value stability, durability, and long-term results may benefit from dental implants. Unlike traditional dental bridges or removable dentures, dental implants provide a permanent and stable solution for tooth replacement that can last a lifetime with proper care and maintenance.

You Don’t Want Teeth Altered to Replace One Missing Tooth

Dental bridges can require the permanent alteration of healthy teeth you still have, meaning the exposed crown must be reshaped to provide anchor points for a dental bridge. Dental implants rely on your existing bone structure for support, and have the added benefit of encouraging healthy bone growth.

You’re Concerned About Your Smile

Dental implants closely resemble natural teeth in appearance and function. The custom-made prosthetic crowns attached to dental implants can be matched to the shade, shape, and size of the patient's natural teeth, providing a seamless and natural-looking result.

You Have Poor or At Risk Bone Density

For patients with poor or at-risk bone density in their jaw, dental implants are an excellent treatment option, since surgeons can apply dental implants even when bone density is compromised.

Which Is Best?

Why Get Implants vs. Dentures
vs. Others?

Dental implants are an effective option for someone missing one or more teeth. They use a simple fixture, abutment, and crown for effective, long-lasting results. But how do dental implants compare to other options someone might consider? Here’s how they stack up against alternatives like bridges, dentures, or just doing nothing.

Dental Implants
Dental Bridges
Removable Dentures
Doing Nothing
Best option
Ok Option
Poor option
Poor option
Overview - for Missing or At-Risk Teeth
Dental implants are the best option in most cases due to their longevity, aesthetics, ability to help maintain bone density, and overall value over time
Dental bridges are initially more affordable, but typically last 7 - 10 years, are at higher risk for complications if one or more of the supporting teeth fail, don’t always look perfect, require special maintenance.
While inexpensive, dentures require more maintenance, don’t look natural, and inhibit your ability to eat certain foods. Add this to the high maintenance and pain and discomfort from wear, and dentures aren’t a great option.
Not addressing a missing tooth can result in other teeth drifting, which further impacts your smile, your speech, and your confidence. In some cases, it leads to loss of bone density that can result in more lost teeth or major jaw issues–all of which are expensive to repair.
Cost
Higher initial cost, saves money due to longevity (see costs below)
Cheaper up-front, but not long lasting
Initially inexpensive, but heavy maintenance costs are likely
Major issues such as bone loss over time will require major costs
Aesthetics
Brush and floss. No special maintenance
Regular under-bridge cleaning required with special brushes
Daily removal and cleaning. Cleaned separate from natural teeth.
Declining oral health can result in more maintenance than any other option
Maintenance
Lasts 25 Years to lifetime with proper care
7-10 years before needing replacement
Requires regular adjustment due to wear/changes to jaw. Can be lost.
Oral health will decline until solution is adopted
Longevity
Lasts 25 Years to lifetime with proper care
7-10 years before needing replacement
Requires regular adjustment due to wear/changes to jaw. Can be lost.
Oral health will decline until solution is adopted
Bite Force
Strongest after natural teeth
Less strong than implants
Less strong than bridges
Continues to weaken over time

Overview

Best Option

Dental Implants

Dental implants are the best option in most cases due to their longevity, aesthetics, ability to help maintain bone density, and overall value over time
Ok Option

Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are initially more affordable, but typically last 7 - 10 years, are at higher risk for complications if one or more of the supporting teeth fail,, don’t always look perfect, require special maintenance.
Poor option

Removeable Dentures

While inexpensive, dentures require more maintenance, don’t look natural, and inhibit your ability to eat certain foods. Add this to the high maintenance and pain and discomfort from wear, and dentures aren’t a great option.
Worst option

Doing Nothing

Not addressing a missing tooth can result in other teeth drifting, which further impacts your smile, your speech, and your confidence. In some cases, it leads to loss of bone density that can result in more lost teeth or major jaw issues–all of which are expensive to repair.

Cost

Best Option

Dental Implants

Higher initial cost, saves money due to longevity (see costs below)
Ok Option

Dental Bridges

Cheaper up-front, but not long lasting
Poor option

Removeable Dentures

Initially inexpensive, but heavy maintenance costs are likely
Worst option

Doing Nothing

Major issues such as bone loss over time will require major costs

Aesthetics

Best Option

Dental Implants

Natural looking result
Ok Option

Dental Bridges

May not match adjacent teeth
Poor option

Removeable Dentures

Appears less natural, affects speech and confidence
Worst option

Doing Nothing

Not natural looking, impacts confidence

Maintenance

Best Option

Dental Implants

Brush and floss. No special maintenance
Ok Option

Dental Bridges

Regular under-bridge cleaning required with special brushes
Poor option

Removeable Dentures

Daily removal and cleaning. Cleaned separate from natural teeth.
Worst option

Doing Nothing

Declining oral health can result in more maintenance than any other option

Longevity

Best Option

Dental Implants

Lasts 25 Years to lifetime with proper care
Ok Option

Dental Bridges

7-10 years before needing replacement
Poor option

Removeable Dentures

Requires regular adjustment due to wear/changes to jaw. Can be lost.
Worst option

Doing Nothing

Oral health will decline until solution is adopted

Bite Force

Best Option

Dental Implants

Strongest after natural teeth
Ok Option

Dental Bridges

Less strong than implants
Poor option

Removeable Dentures

Less strong than bridges
Worst option

Doing Nothing

Continues to weaken over time

Are Dental Implants Right for You?

Whether you’re curious about different types of implants, how long the procedure takes, or even how to find a fantastic dental implant provider, use the navigation above to learn more about Dental Implants or book an appointment with our team for your free consultation.

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