{"id":32934,"date":"2022-09-15T06:59:39","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T01:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=32934"},"modified":"2025-08-13T15:56:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T10:26:42","slug":"is-an-implant-better-than-fixed-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/is-an-implant-better-than-fixed-bridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Is an Implant better than fixed bridge?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

If you have lost a tooth, the two main options for replacing it are an implant or a fixed bridge. Which one is right for you? It depends on your circumstances and preferences. If you\u2019re not sure which is best for you, read on to understand the benefits of each. Both a dental implant and a fixed bridge can restore your smile and help you feel confident again. An implant is surgically placed underneath your gums to support a false tooth or teeth (called the replacement). A fixed bridge replaces multiple missing teeth at once by using natural teeth on either side of the gap as anchors for artificial ones that are fitted over them. Here\u2019s where they differ.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What is an implant?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

An implant is a metal post that\u2019s surgically placed into your jawbone to support a false tooth or teeth. A dental <\/a>implant is a screw-shaped piece of metal that\u2019s surgically inserted into your jawbone to support a false tooth. Implants are often used to replace one or multiple teeth, but you could also get a bridge to replace your missing teeth if you didn\u2019t want to get an implant.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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They\u2019re ideal for people who want a long-term solution to their missing teeth, like older people who have reduced bone density. An implant is placed in your jawbone where it fuses with your bone over time, creating a sturdy foundation for the artificial tooth or teeth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you’re missing more than one consecutive tooth, a dental bridge is likely a better option than an implant. A separate implant needs to be surgically attached to your jawbone for each missing tooth, leading to expensive and often impractical surgery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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A fixed bridge replaces multiple missing teeth at once by using natural teeth on either side of the gap as anchors for artificial ones that are fitted over them. The artificial teeth are connected to the natural teeth <\/a>on either side with metal posts that screw into the root of the teeth, like braces.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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