An implant is a titanium post placed in the jawbone that acts as an artificial tooth root, later restored with a crown. It does not rely on neighboring teeth for support and helps maintain bone at the site. Treatment happens in stages over several months while the implant integrates.
If bone has already been lost at the site, grafting may be needed before an implant can be placed. Whether you need it, and how long healing takes, is determined by imaging and examination.
A bridge fills a gap by anchoring to the adjacent teeth. It is completed in weeks rather than months and does not require surgery, but it does involve preparing the neighboring teeth.
A full denture replaces all teeth in an arch. Fit and comfort improve over an adjustment period, and periodic relines keep the fit accurate as the ridge changes shape.
A partial replaces several missing teeth in an arch while your remaining natural teeth stay in place. It is removable and generally the most affordable way to restore multiple teeth at once.
Implants can also be used to stabilize a denture, which reduces movement while eating and speaking. Candidacy depends on bone volume and overall health, and complex cases may involve a surgical specialist.
A planning visit includes an examination, X-rays, a review of your medical history and medications, and a discussion of what each option costs and how long it takes. You leave with a written plan rather than a verbal quote.
Denture and implant pricing varies widely with materials, the number of teeth involved, and whether preparatory work is needed. We will not quote a figure before an examination — any number given sight-unseen is not a real estimate.
This page is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace an in-person dental examination or personalized advice.
A planning visit gives you a written comparison of what is realistic for your mouth and your budget.
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An implant replaces a missing tooth with a small titanium post that acts as a root, topped with a crown that looks and works like a natural tooth. It does not touch the neighbouring teeth. Whether it fits your situation takes one exam and an X-ray.
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