What is better dental implant or bridge?

[@cyman333]

One of the best videos on this topic. Very clear description

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Wow, thanks!

[@dwtubeyou]

Great video! Simple and clear explanation to an important decision that I faced recently. Went with an implant. Thanks Dr. Rich!

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Thanks very much for watching Dan!

[@shillakatusiime5034]

This video is highly so much helpful. Was wondering which option to go for. Now I know what is the best option. I prefer a removable bridge as i prepare myself for an implant since its expensive for my one upper missing tooth and lower missing molars

[@ChefRonnieBoy]

I got a bride on teeth 11-13. They are the new zirconia caps, I didn’t know I had to floss under the bridge! Thanks for showing us that!

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

You are so welcome!

[@um8440]

if you dont want to floss just use mouth wash.

[@cschannel7971]

Yes, you did good crystal clear explanation, thank you❤

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Glad it was helpful!

[@josim6820]

i have many implants and generally happy with them , now the tooth number 9 implant taht was put in 12 years ago broke off in half ( while eating grapes ) . The crown and abuttment and part of implant came off and the other half is firmly and comfortably in the jaw bone without pain . An extraction of the broken implant , then a bone graft and a new implant is an option but not my priority . Instead i am thinking if a monodont bridge would work considering that the adjacant teeth are also implants with porcelain crowns . Please advise .

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, I don't recommend the Monodont bridge for teeth that are crowned. The type of prep that the Monodont requires can cause porcelain crowns to crack.

[@ous1991]

I had two missing lateral incisors replaced with zirconia fixed dental bridges and as well three bottom teeth replaced due to hypodontia. I wish I got dental implants instead and get depressed, as I feel I destroyed my natural teeth and fear the repercussions of having done this. I was told i didn't have enough space for dental implants for the lateral incisors and would have needed braces which would have been expensive , and had no bone for the bottom teeth. I was young when I had this done, and didn't fully contemplate how destructive bridges can be!!

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

How old were you when you had the bridges placed?

[@ous1991]

I was 23 Years old

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

How are the bridges holding up?

[@ous1991]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental They're still holding up fine and they look great in all honestly. I just have deep regrets about the process that was involved

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Gotcha. Keep in mind that dental implants can have issues over time. Especially if you have one placed at an early age. The mouth and face can continue to grow, while the implant stays in one place. It results in the implant tooth looking shorter than the other teeth. Once the crown is replaced to match the teeth, the implant will look too long. I'll post a photo in my community tab on my channel so you can see what I'm talking about.

[@theusery45]

Doctor what if you have external root resorption how long you can save a tooth from root resorption very important please tell us

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, hard to say how long a tooth with external root resorption will last. Usually root canal therapy will help.

[@theusery45]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental how long can root canal therapy help I mean how many years

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

@@theusery45 It depends on the situation. The sooner you catch it the better.

[@theusery45]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental sir please tell me my dentist said root canal and he said and it's not guaranteed tooth can lost anytime so what should I do doctor should I go for root canal or not

[@theusery45]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental please doctor reply

[@MatKat-ec8yy]

Hi I have missing lower 6 and my 5 and 6 had root canal, is bridge a good option to fill that gap? I need to put crowns on these teeth anyway but I’m worried that this bridge can affect these 5 and 7 and make them brake or shorter their lifespan

[@amishapandey3095]

Hello Sir , Great video I got 1 dental implant 22 (left lateral incisor) done 4 months back it had healed beautiful but while my dentist was getting the trials done for the crown the implant was shaking on further evaluation it failed I was given the reason that the implant didn't integrate with the bone now they have offered me a bridge but I m very concerned as mentioned (Three tooth problem) I m only 22 should I go for the bridge or try for another implant ? (I have already had ortho done) Please Any suggestions

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, if you are unsure about what your dentist recommends, get a second opinion. I usually don't recommend fixed bridges to replace canines.

[@amishapandey3095]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thank You So Much For Your Reply, Honestly I got opinions from 2 different dentist out of which one suggested in favour and the other one didn't so I reached out to you. (I made an error I have missing lateral incisor for which the permanent bridge is suggested) So Going For dental Implant once again is possible at the same place ? ( 3.13mm × 13.46mm Bone width × length )

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Gotcha. A missing lateral incisor can be replaced with a fixed bridge. Depending on your situation, another attempt at an implant may be possible, but get a third and fourth opinion. See an oral surgeon who does implants in your situation. ( or a periodontist). 3.13 mm of width will likely need bone grafting to bulk it up a bit.

[@amishapandey3095]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thank You So Much For Your Response I really Appreciate It , This Helped! Keep Up The Good Work 😃

[@rusconimark976]

Hi, Thanks for the video. I will have my left side lower jaw premolar tooth removed. I am debating between implant, a partial single denture. I dont like the invasive aspect of implant, so would the 2nd option be suitable to be comfortable and assist with stopping other teeth movement and or bone erosion? I am in good health as are my teeth. thank you

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, a removable partial denture will help prevent tooth movement, but it won't prevent bone loss where there is a missing tooth.

[@HasanKhan-xz8ec]

Doctor I have a question please. I tried to ask help from many oral surgeons and dentist but they don’t have any answer for me. I have pain on the upper right side, the roof of the mouth. There is a small lump like thing on edge and there is pain coming from that. Please tell me what is that and how to fix it

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, it could be a bunch of different things. You need to see a dentist or oral surgeon who can help you in person. They need to examine you and take x-rays.

[@mohamedabdallah2212]

Thanks DR..i have three front missing teeth, and I'm Diabetic which options do I go with?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, it depends on your situation. See a dentist so they can evaluate your particular situation and let you know what your options are, and the pros and cons of each option. With 3 missing teeth, I would tell you to look into a removable bridge or dental implants. The diabetes will complicate things.

[@margaretbuckley9309]

Thank you for this very informative Video 👍

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@lledyo]

How long the permemant bridge last?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, it depends on a lot of variables. I have patients with bridges that were placed 30 years ago that are still doing well. I have seen some bridges fail in a few years, usually due to cavities forming under the bridge.

[@leilavazirabadi667]

Thanks for video. My teeth number 1/1 and 2/2 are half broken as a result of an accident and now one of 1 are almost infected the dentist suggests the permanent bridge as to solve 3 other half teeth as well what is your idea in this case?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi which teeth are you talking about, are they your upper front teeth?

[@kolotiletongamoa9654]

I have a bridge in lower right side. The tooth infront of bridge ia killing me & the bridge is causing me pain too. Super super sensitive to heat/cold. In September last year I had #18 removed from my left side & the year before that #17. Now the top left side is starting to bug me too. Any suggestions what would work best?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

See your dentist to find out what is going on with your teeth.

[@777dolf1]

Good info...thank you!!!!

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

You're welcome!

[@jimmieroan9881]

too bad some of the videos don't discuss price, im having a permanent bridge done now, 2 missing teeth in the right places, one on either side of my two upper front teeth. very expensive, in the end the total cost of xrays, some other minor work and the bridge, just over 5 grand. now after watching lots of videos im wondering if two implants wouldn't have been a better idea and close to same cost.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, thank you for the video idea. Were you missing your two upper lateral incisors?

[@stephenbutler6819]

How much ??? I had 1 today for 1 tooth I payed 470 that's including all 5 appointments and the extraction of the last bit of tooth still there and they let me off with 150 quid so all costs would of been 630 private so your being ripped off hard but im in UK so I dunno if your from here

[@ChristopherCircelli]

I just left the Dentist and they are doing implants and bridge. Upper right side missing 2 teeth and middle has to go as well. Not sure exactly what he is doing. Said it will be a 6 month process. Getting a temp partial while implant heals. Does this seem like best option? The bridge ?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Just to be clear, you're having one tooth pulled, and two other teeth are already missing, is that correct? If that is the situation, your options are usually two implants and a three tooth bridge on the implants (the bridge stays in permanently) or a removable bridge that you have to take out every night. Of those two options, the implant bridge is the better option. I don't recommend fixed bridges on teeth that are that long ( it would be a 5 tooth bridge, the three missing teeth and a tooth on either side of the space to hold it up). I hope that makes sense, let me know if it doesn't.

[@ChristopherCircelli]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental yes you are correct. They are doing the two implant permanent bridge. So all good then it seems. I was unsure. Thank you for the response!!!

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

You're welcome! Thank you very much for watching.

[@BEBE-gi3xj]

What about if you have severe periodontal disease and your gums inflame and go down? I'm on a med that causes gum problems and I cannot come off this med.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi. It depends on your particular situation. I've had patients who weren't candidates for a fixed bridge or dental implants due to periodontal issues and other health issues. They had to get something removable.

[@karinacota7963]

I Knocked My Front Tooth Out When I Was Young. I Am Very Insecure About My Tooth and Am Looking Into A Bridge . I Am To Scared Of Implants And Also Can't Afford It. Does The Removable Bridge Break Easily? I Have A Flipper For 8 Years Now With No Issues ! Thank Doc!

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Sorry to hear about you losing your tooth. Removable bridges can last a long time, as you mentioned, your flipper is 8 years old.

[@janco333]

Does implant have a risk of infection? I dont do well on antibiotics

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

There is always a chance of infection after placement but the risk is fairly low. Thank you very much for watching.

[@beauty_sparkle]

Hii...my upper two right incisor teeths are missing and left side incisor teeth is little moving when I bugde with my fingers so....can I go for permanent dental bridge??

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, if the teeth on either side of the space are moving a little, they shouldn't be used to support a fixed bridge. They may not be strong enough. Have you dentist take a look but dental implants may be a better idea.

[@coldplayfan7357]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental hello doctor, there is a molar tooth Missing in the upper left part of my jaw due to an accident, i was planning to get either bridge or implants in the future (when i have enough saved up) but suddenly the tooth just adjacent to the missing area got infected,and now the dentist is saying that he needs to remove it as well because RCT is not possible on it, what i want to ask is are bridges still possible to fix my teeth? Before i was planning to get three set bridge ,but now I'm thinking of making a four set (two to fill gap and two for support)

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

@@coldplayfan7357 Hi, it depends if the teeth that are left are strong enough to support a bridge that long. Did you ask your dentist what they thought about making a longer bridge?

[@coldplayfan7357]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental they said that they could do it,but they still recommended implants more, is it not possible to do dental bridge for more than one tooth?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

@@coldplayfan7357 It's possible, but the longer the bridge, the shorter it's life span. If you can get dental implants, that may be the better way to go. If you are not comfortable with what your dentist is telling you, get a second opinion.

[@lifewithhope...5806]

Hello sir, I am 23 year old and i am confused to choose between bridge or implant for my two front teeth... Give your opinion on this please.... 🙏

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, it depends on your particular situation. Talk to your dentist about what would be best for you.

[@marco7838]

Is it true that if you get dental bridges then your face will start to sag and sink due to the loss of bone tissue and an implant may help restore the sagging instead?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, losing teeth will cause your face to look sunk in but it takes years and losing a lot of teeth to get to that point. Replacing missing teeth, either with a bridge or with implants will help prevent that appearance. Thank you very much for watching.

[@marco7838]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental okay thanks for this because i saw some info on bridges saying they dont address bone loss. It says “Because bridges sit above the gum line, the jawbone will continue to deteriorate”. So is this false and will bridges help the face keep its structure?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

It depends on the person. I have patients that have fixed dental bridges (2 crowns with a false tooth in between made as one piece) where the bone under the false tooth didn't shrink away at all.

[@marco7838]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental what do you mean at 4:37 about not having a back tooth to anchor it and therefore a permanent bridge isn’t useful. I didn’t get that part

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

@@marco7838 a fixed bridge needs teeth on both sides of a space to stay in place. If there is no tooth behind the space (you are missing 2 teeth, not just one) you can't place a fixed bridge.

[@stepbro8948]

I have a missing tooth and a half broken tooth what do you suggest me an implant or a dental bridge 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

I'd need to see you, your teeth, and x-rays of your teeth to give you a recommendation. Thank you very much for watching!

[@bigfishemmacampo6889]

I lost two upper front teeth to accident. Now, I don't know the option to go for because I have diastema. I'm using removable artificial at the moment and am not so comfortable with it. Please, what should I do?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

HI, so you lost both upper central incisors? How long ago?

[@bigfishemmacampo6889]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental it's over 10 years now. Actually, the both incisors didn't fall instantly but was seriously affected. At a point, they started shaking and decaying so my dentist have to fill up both incisors and the root canals. Last year, one of the incisors finally break and can not be amended again so it was removed and replaced with a denture. Now the remaining incisor is about to fall and have kept me in distress. I want to get it removed but am confused on how to replace the both central incisors if I get the remaining one removed. The width will be much because I have diastema in-between both incisors. What should I do?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, short term fix would be a new small removable partial denture (a flipper). Implants may be possible but it can be tricky to replace both teeth with 2 implants. Are the adjacent teeth strong enough for a fixed bridge? What does your dentist recommend?

[@bigfishemmacampo6889]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental Hi, the dentist recommend treating the remaining teeth and crowning it while I keep using denture for the already lost teeth. I don't like bridge that's why am still using denture. Is it totally impossible for me to get an implant for the already lost teeth while he treat and crown the remaining teeth?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, sorry, I just saw your reply. It really depends on your situation if an implant would be possible. Get a second opinion if you aren't comfortable with what your dentist is proposing.

[@rowdysudheer1885]

Which is better doctor

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

It depends on the situation. If money is no object, and the person is healthy, an implant is usually the best option. Thank you very much for watching!

[@sumanbiswas6768]

How long do dental implant last?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

They could last for the rest of your life. It will vary from person to person.

[@12janicerd]

I was just awarded a 3-tooth bridge and after doing some research I'm starting to have buyer's remorse.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Sorry to hear. What was the condition of the teeth on either side of missing tooth?

[@12janicerd]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental I'm honestly not sure why my dentist chose this route. One tooth had to be extracted because it was loose and to try to save it wasy very risky. My dentist made clear this was my only option but just wished i got a second opinion. I dont like the idea i wont be able to floss.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Usually after losing a tooth you have 4 options. Leaving a space, getting a removable bridge, getting a 3 tooth fixed bridge, or getting an implant. Your dentist should have discussed all 4 options with you. You can still floss around your 3 tooth bridge, you just need to use a floss threader or superfloss now.

[@antsreptiles726]

I recommend you brush your teeth every day

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

The best policy! Thank you very much for watching!

[@oceansky6207]

And flossing. I brush everyday and still had issues

[@Агафья-з5п]

I have 2 implants , it costs so expensive

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Thank you very much for watching.

[@kmccarthy3760]

It's like a raw plug going into a wall .

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Thanks for watching.