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implant (esp. dental)
What is the difference between implants, bridges and dentures? Gently explained.
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Thorough comparison of the differences between implants, bridges, and dentures!
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◎: 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.
What is the cost difference between implants, bridges, and dentures?
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implant (esp. dental)
- 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.
bridge
- 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.
denture
- 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
Main features of implants, bridges, and dentures
implant (esp. dental)
A treatment in which titanium or zirconia is implanted in the bone and used as the foundation for a tooth to be covered.
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[Features
- 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
bridge
A treatment in which neighboring teeth are shaved down to make a large, bridge-shaped covering to fill in the missing tooth.
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[Features
- 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.
denture
A treatment in which adjacent teeth are shaved to create a bridge to compensate for missing teeth.
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[Features
- Make it so that the other teeth are sprung or supported by the gums to chew on.
- Often uncomfortable because it covers the gums and makes it difficult to speak.
- Gums often become sore and need frequent adjustment.
- Stress on supporting teeth
- Individual removable for easy brushing and cleanliness