Missing a single tooth and weighing a bridge against an implant? Both restore the gap. They work…

Missing a single tooth and weighing a bridge against an implant? Both restore the gap. They work differently. A bridge uses the two teeth on either side of the gap as anchors. We shape those teeth down and fit a three-unit crown over them, with a fake tooth (called a pontic) suspended in the middle. The work is fast, often done in two to three visits. An implant replaces just the missing tooth, with no involvement of the neighbours. The titanium post goes into the bone, heals over a few months, then we fix the crown on top. When a bridge makes sense: the adjacent teeth already have large fillings or crowns. Bone is poor and grafting would be needed for an implant. You need a fast solution, perhaps within a month, and don't want to wait for healing. When an implant makes sense: the neighbouring teeth are healthy and you want to keep them untouched. You're young and the long-term care of an implant suits you better. You have time and bone for proper healing. We'll go over both options honestly during your consultation in Maidan Garhi. #DentalBridge #ToothReplacement #MissingTooth #DentistMaidanGarhi #DentalImplants