Reliability and Naturalness vs Convenience and Speed of Installation: What to Choose for Tooth Restoration in Warsaw?

When a tooth is lost, the question often arises: what to choose – an implant or a bridge? Both methods are effective ways to restore teeth, but they have their own characteristics and advantages. Let’s figure it out together with the dentists at LAMA clinic, what are the differences and how to make the choice.

Implant: Reliability and Naturalness

An implant is a titanium rod inserted into the jawbone instead of the lost tooth. A crown is then placed on it, creating the impression of a natural tooth.

Main advantages of implants:

• Reliability: Implants provide strong fixation and durability. They preserve the bone structure without adversely affecting neighboring teeth.
• Naturalness: After implantation, the tooth looks and feels real, providing confidence and comfort in everyday life.
• Protection against bone resorption: Implants help prevent bone resorption, preserving its volume and shape over time.

Disadvantages of implants:

• Contraindications to surgery: there are certain limitations; consultation with a dentist at LAMA clinic in Warsaw is required.
• Requires surgical intervention.
• Less budget-friendly option compared to a bridge.

Bridge: Convenience and Speed of Installation

A bridge is a structure attached to neighboring teeth on both sides of the missing tooth. It consists of an artificial tooth and two crowns.

Main advantages of bridges:

Quick installation: The installation of a bridge can be completed in several dental visits, which is convenient for those seeking a fast solution.

Simplicity of the procedure: The process of installing a bridge is less invasive compared to an implant and does not require surgical intervention.

Affordable price: In some cases, a bridge is a more affordable option compared to an implant.

Disadvantages of bridges:

Supporting teeth are ground down for crowns (significant grinding of hard tissues), and often they need pulp removal.

Risk of periodontitis due to constant increased chewing load on supporting teeth.

Risk of cavities due to improper bridge installation.

What to Choose in the End?

At LAMA clinic in Warsaw, you can have either a bridge or an implant installed. When choosing between an implant and a bridge, several factors should be considered:

• overall condition of the teeth;
• bone structure;
• financial capabilities;
• recommendations of your attending physician. Each case is unique, and the right decision can only be made after careful examination and consultation at LAMA clinic in Warsaw.