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Dental Implants Compared to Your Other Choices! You Decide

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While the goal is for you to have a healthy implant that lasts for years to come, on rare occasion, there may be circumstance that occur that might mean having one replaced.

An example might be if an infection were to develop around the site.

But look at the comparison to other procedure options you can choose. Then you can decide what you and your dentist think is the best option for you. An informed decision is always the best decision.

Tooth replacement technologiesRemovable PartialDentures (full or partial)BridgeImplants
Longevity1-3 years5-7 years7-10 yearsLifetime
Preservation of healthy adjacent teethyesyesnoyes
Transmission of force toadjacent teethadj teeth/gumsadjacent teethbone
Prevent bone loss & preserve facial appearancenononoyes
Requirement for periodic adjustmentyesyesyesno
Accelerated loss of adjacent teethyesyesyesno

Source: Premium Tooth Replacement, Deutsche Bank, January 26, 2006

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