{"id":625,"date":"2020-09-22T21:50:36","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T02:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50.28.11.48\/~theriot\/batonrouge\/?page_id=625"},"modified":"2020-09-24T11:32:53","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T16:32:53","slug":"bridge-vs-dental-implant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lafayetteladentist.com\/batonrouge\/bridge-vs-dental-implant\/","title":{"rendered":"Baton Rouge Bridge vs Dental Implant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a missing tooth, should you choose a dental implant or a bridge to replace it? Reviewing the differences and the results you can expect from each treatment can help you decide.<\/p>\n<h2>Dental Bridge<\/h2>\n<p>A dental bridge is a series of connected crowns designed to replace a missing tooth. The replacement tooth is in the middle of the bridge. And a crown on each end covers the tooth adjacent to the missing one and anchors the bridge.<\/p>\n<h2>Dental Implant<\/h2>\n<p>A dental implant is an artificial tooth that is surgically placed in your jawbone. It includes a root form, usually made of titanium, an abutment that serves as a connector, and a dental crown attached to the abutment.<\/p>\n<h2>Comparing a Dental Bridge with an Implant<\/h2>\n<h3>Dental Bridge<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_642\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-642\" style=\"width: 370px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafayetteladentist.com\/batonrouge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/dental-bridge-implant-baton-rouge-1.jpg\" alt=\"Diagram of a dental bridge with replacement tooth in the center and anchor teeth below it tapered for crowns\" width=\"370\" height=\"320\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-642\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dental bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Advantages<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The process is faster than receiving a dental implant. It can be completed in two appointments maybe a week or two apart.<\/li>\n<li>It requires no special skills. Dentists can place a bridge without any additional post-graduate training.<\/li>\n<li>It costs slightly less than a dental implant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Disadvantages<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Crowns may need to be placed on perfectly healthy teeth to support the bridge.<\/li>\n<li>Teeth that anchor the bridge bear extra stress. If one of them becomes weak, the bridge may need to be replaced and lengthened for an additional support tooth.<\/li>\n<li>The teeth that have crowns may be sensitive to heat and cold for a few weeks after receiving the bridge.<\/li>\n<li>Oral hygiene will become more complicated. You should use a floss threader to clean under the bridge to help prevent decay and gum disease on the abutment teeth.<\/li>\n<li>If you have future problems with any tooth involved in the bridge, it will likely require replacing the entire bridge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Dental Implant<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_643\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-643\" style=\"width: 370px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-643\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafayetteladentist.com\/batonrouge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/dental-bridge-implant-baton-rouge-2.jpg\" alt=\"Diagram of the components of a dental implant, before surgery, in the bone, and completed\" width=\"370\" height=\"320\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-643\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dental implant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Advantages<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>No work on adjacent teeth is required. Your jawbone anchors the missing tooth so you don&#8217;t have to rely on the adjacent teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Implants stimulate the jawbone and prevent bone loss that will occur where a tooth is missing.<\/li>\n<li>It looks and feels like a natural tooth.<\/li>\n<li>No changes in your oral hygiene routine are required. Simply brush and floss the way you usually do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Disadvantages<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>After implant surgery, you\u2019ll wait two to four months for the implant to fuse with your jawbone. Afterward, Dr. Theriot will attach the crown to the implant.<\/li>\n<li>Implants are more expensive than any other form of tooth replacement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Dental Implant vs. Bridge Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Theriot has extensive training in implantology and is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He also understands the techniques required to give you a natural-looking bridge. He will explain your options and let you know what to expect. Call us to schedule a complimentary consultation or an appointment for an exam. Or, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lafayetteladentist.com\/request-appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\">request an appointment online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a missing tooth, should you choose a dental implant or a bridge to replace it? Reviewing the differences and the results you can expect from each treatment can help you decide. Dental Bridge A dental bridge is a series of connected crowns designed to replace a missing tooth. 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