Are implants the best way to replace missing teeth?
A. Like all treatment modalities, implants have their advantages and disadvantages. Unless your bone condition is ideal, implant supported crowns and bridges will not give a superior cosmetic result without extensive preconditioning surgery. If function is your main concern, implants will probably satisfy you better than other restorations. Restoring flattened jaw bones cosmetically with implant bridges can be a major challenge. The success rate for implants in the upper jaw is considerably lower than that for the lower jaw. The time taken for implant restoration is also relatively long. Of course, the costs are significantly higher than other forms of tooth replacement. Do remember that implants do not necessarily need to go with fixed restorations like crowns and bridges. Implant stabilised dentures may be a better option in some of the non-ideal cases.
Earlier, restoring a missing tooth was not easy. But with advancing time, it can be done easily. It can be done in two ways, either fixed or removable. Removeable restorations may include dentures, which may be removed even after restoring. But, mostly people prefer fixed restoration, that is implants. This is, by far the best way to replace the missing tooth.
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