Tooth restoration treatment
If one or more teeth must be restored, you have the choice between an implant solution or conventional treatment. See the main differences.
Restore a single tooth >
Restore multiple teeth >
Restore all teeth in the lower or upper jaw >
RESTORE A SINGLE TOOTH
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Treatment with dental implant and crown
- Preservation of the bone structure and palate
- Teeth look more natural
- Maintaining quality of chewing
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Conventional treatment with bridge fixed on adjacent teeth
- Adjacent healthy teeth supporting the bridge must be ground down
- Bone in the toothless area may shrink
RESTORE MULTIPLE TEETH
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Treatment with bridge fixed on dental implants
- Preservation of the bone structure and palate
- Teeth look more natural
- Maintaining quality of chewing
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Conventional treatment with removable partial prosthesis
- Requires support from other teeth and edentulous oral gum
- Discomfort caused by movement of prosthesis
- Possible prosthetic instability
- Possible changes to the palate
RESTORE ALL TEETH
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Treatment with full bridge fixed on dental implants
- Preservation of the bone structure and palate
- Maintaining quality of chewing
- Teeth are fixed and cannot move
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Treatment with conventional denture
- Bone resorption
- Possible prosthetic instability
- Possible loss of taste