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Section 2 - Replacement of several missing teeth
Possible solutions are:
- Removable acrylic-based denture
- Removable metal based denture
- Implant-supported bridge
Removable Acrylic Denture
Description
Plastic based removable denture which grips lightly to remaining teeth.
Advantages
- Low cost
- No tooth preparation
- Short treatment time
- Conservative treatment with no surgery required
- Minimal repair and maintenance required
Disadvantages
- Should not be worn at night
- Increased risk of gum disease
- May be uncomfortable
- Significantly reduced taste
Recommended for:
Missing back teeth.
Costs from £245
Removable Metal Denture
Description
Metal framed denture with resin teeth attached. The frame is gripped around the remaining teeth and is smaller than acrylic resin dentures.
Advantages
- Medium cost
- Minimal tooth preparation, if any
- Reversible procedure
- Short treatment time
- Less bulky
- Conservative treatment with no surgery
- Minimal repair and maintenance required
Disadvantages
- Should not be worn at night
- Bone loss continues to variable extent
Recommended for:
Rigid fixed teeth secured onto dental implants.
Costs from £620
Implant-supported bridge
Advantages
- Excellent functional and cosmetic effect
- Predictable results
- Bone loss stabilised around implants
- Bridge supported by implant so adjacent teeth unaffected
- Minimal repair and maintenance required
- Reversible as implants can be removed
- Long lasting
Disadvantages
- Greater cost
- Surgery required
- Can be lengthy treatment
Recommended for:
Missing teeth in all areas of mouth, especially more visible parts.
Cost of replacing three missing teeth using two implants including
- Consultation, planning and X-rays
- Implant placement
- Three replacement teeth
Costs from £4,700
