Implants and bridges can be smart solutions for your teeth in different circumstances.
| Implants | Fixed Tooth-Supported Bridge |
| Adjacent teeth are not touched | Adjacent teeth need to be filed down in order for the bridge to rest on them |
| Adjacent teeth are not touched | If teeth adjacent to the space need crowns, this is a good option |
| Implants do not put stress on neighboring teeth. | Teeth that the bridge rests on may become weaker |
| Integrates into the bone of your jaw, thereby preserving the bone and preserving esthetics. | Bone may deteriorate in the area where your tooth used to be. This may leave a visible defect under your bridge |
| Easier to clean | Need special floss or floss threaders to manoeuvre the floss under the bridge |
| Implant crowns and bridges are not supported by teeth. | If proper care is not taken, teeth can decay underneath the bridge, sacrificing the integrity of the entire structure |
| Can replace one to all your teeth | Is limited in terms of the number of teeth that it can replace. |
| Minor surgical procedure | No surgery required |
| A 3-D CT scan is needed | No 3-D CT scan needed |
| Bone may need to be grafted to the site | No bone graft |
| Time: may take 4-6 months after implants placed to affix permanent crown/bridge. *in some cases, a temporary crown/bridge may be placed at time of implant placement. | A few weeks from start to finish |