A dental implant can be a smart choice, even financially. You may be looking at different treatment options, and the dental implant is probably the most expensive option. So allow me to show you how a dental implant can be a wise economic decision.
If the choice is between a single implant restored as a single crown and a 3-unit bridge and both are reasonable options (each one has a high probability of success), then go with the dental implant, even if it’s a little more expensive. Here is why.
When you replace a missing tooth with a 3-unit bridge, you have to cut down the teeth on either side of the space to place essentially three crowns fused. You have turned a one-tooth problem into a three-tooth problem. On top of this, flossing is now more difficult.
Later on, if one of the two teeth decays, it is very likely the bridge will have to be replaced. It is not uncommon for decay to have weakened the tooth to the extent that it is now lost. In this way, more teeth are lost over time.
On the other hand, should a tooth on either side of a dental implant have a problem, it is still a one-tooth problem, not affecting its neighbours. If there is a problem with the crown on the dental implant, it can be replaced without having to remove the dental implant. You see, the dental implant was engineered in such a way that the problems that might develop from chewing stresses over time (and obviously, it is impossible for the implant to ever decay) will most likely affect parts that are easy to reach and replace.
Therefore, the patient will benefit from the dental implant’s economy in the years to come. The dental implant has the longest track record of any restoration in dentistry. It’s been well over 25 years and counting. The 3-unit bridge, on the other hand, has an average life span of about ten years.
Dental Implants in Belfast
If you are seeking dental implants in Belfast, Creative Smiles is here to provide you with a lasting solution that is both economically smart and transformative for your smile.
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