Missing teeth can affect your smile, chewing ability, and confidence. Two popular solutions are dental implants and dental bridges. But which one is better?

Let’s compare them.

What Are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is a titanium post placed into the jawbone, acting as an artificial tooth root. A crown is attached on top to restore the tooth.

Advantages:

• Long-lasting solution

• Looks and feels natural

• Prevents bone loss

• Does not affect adjacent teeth

What Are Dental Bridges?

A bridge replaces a missing tooth by using adjacent teeth as support.

Advantages:

• Faster procedure

• Lower initial cost

• No surgery required

Key Differences

Which One Should You Choose?

Dental implants are often the best long-term solution. However, bridges may be suitable for patients who cannot undergo surgery.

A dental consultation helps determine the right option.