Dental care2 min read
Dental implant or bridge? How to choose when you lose a tooth
Implants and bridges both replace missing teeth, but they work very differently. Compare how each works, who suits which, and how long they last.
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Dental implants
Replacing missing teeth, from a single tooth to a full arch.
An implant replaces the root of a missing tooth and holds a crown on top. Implants can replace one tooth or support a full-mouth restoration.
About dental implants
A dental implant replaces the root of a missing tooth. A small titanium post is placed in the jawbone, and over the following months the bone bonds to it. A crown is then fixed on top, giving you a tooth that looks, feels and functions much like a natural one.
Because an implant stands on its own, the neighbouring teeth don't need to be trimmed, as they would for a bridge. Implants also help preserve the jawbone, which otherwise slowly shrinks where a tooth is missing. They can replace a single tooth, support a bridge for several missing teeth, or anchor a full-arch restoration.
Not everyone is immediately suitable — there needs to be enough healthy bone, and gum disease, uncontrolled diabetes or smoking can affect healing. An examination and X-rays help decide whether an implant is right for you and plan the treatment step by step.
Photographed at the clinic.
What it can help with
Not sure if this is the right treatment? That’s what the consultation is for.
- A single missing tooth
- Several missing teeth
- Loose or uncomfortable dentures
- Full-mouth restoration
How it works at the clinic
- 01
Consultation
Dr. Jahanvi listens to your concern and examines you before anything is decided.
- 02
Your plan
Options, number of sittings and what to expect are explained, so you can choose with full information.
- 03
Treatment
Done at the clinic in Jhotwara, with your comfort kept in mind throughout.
- 04
Follow-up
Aftercare advice and review visits, so results are checked and maintained.
With Dr. Jahanvi Tyagi, dental surgeon & clinical cosmetologist · Open every day, 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Further reading
More dental care treatments
All dental care- Root canal treatmentSaving a damaged or infected tooth instead of removing it.
- Tooth extraction & oral surgeryGentle extractions and minor tooth surgery.
- Braces & clear alignersStraightening teeth and correcting the bite.
- Smile correctionAddressing gaps, uneven teeth and other things you'd like to change.
- Veneers, crowns & bridgesRestoring the look and function of damaged or missing teeth.
- Scaling, polishing & whiteningProfessional cleaning and teeth whitening.