What is the difference between implants, bridges and dentures? Gently Explained] " 365 Dentist

Last updated April 25, 2022

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Thorough comparison of the differences between implants, bridges, and dentures!

◎: Healthy own teeth

○: Slightly inferior, but once you get used to it, no problem.

△：Inferior

×x: Not at all.

	implant (esp. dental)	bridge	denture
appearance	'good work' (equiv. of silver star awarded to children at school)	symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position or because of censorship)	×x-mark (used to indicate an incorrect answer in a test, etc.)
durability	'good work' (equiv. of silver star awarded to children at school)	weak	△ ~ x
Ease of polishing	symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position or because of censorship)	weak	'good work' (equiv. of silver star awarded to children at school)
pronunciation	'good work' (equiv. of silver star awarded to children at school)	symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position or because of censorship)	×x-mark (used to indicate an incorrect answer in a test, etc.)
amenity	'good work' (equiv. of silver star awarded to children at school)	'good work' (equiv. of silver star awarded to children at school)	×x-mark (used to indicate an incorrect answer in a test, etc.)
creation period	2-4 months*.	2 weeks to 1 month	2 weeks to 1 month

*If bones are added, it may extend several months.

not covered by insuranceThe market price is 300,000 yen to 600,000 yen per piece.
Additional 100,000 - 200,000 yen if bones are added.

Silver teeth or front teeth that are white only on the front,Some of them are.covered by insuranceThe following is a list of the most common problems with the
When made of ceramic,Bridge for three teeth (two on each end are your own teeth).The market price is between 300,000 yen and 450,000 yen.

Some of them are.covered by insuranceThe following is a list of the most common problems with the
Or a nice looking one without a spring,About 200,000-60,000 yen per piece for thin and less uncomfortable10,000 Yen

No stress on other teeth
Because it is a stand-alone tooth reproduction, it looks almost identical to your own teeth and the way you brush your teeth is the same.
Requires surgery
Individual removal is not possible.
Requires regular maintenances
If you have diabetes or osteoporosis, you need to consult your doctor

Make a covering that supports 3 pieces with 2 pieces or 3 pieces with 5 pieces.
Almost no visual discomfort when created with ceramics
Dirt tends to accumulate under dummy teeth.
There is a risk of fracture in people with a strong bite because of the increased load on the supporting teeth.
Cannot be removed by an individual.