Dental implant vs bridge vs denture: which is right for you?
If you have lost a tooth, you have three main ways to replace it: a dental implant, a fixed bridge, or a removable denture. None of them is best for everyone. The right choice depends on your gums, bone, neighbouring teeth, and budget.
The three options in brief
- Dental implant. A titanium post replaces the root, and a crown is fixed on top. It stands alone, so the teeth beside it are not touched.
- Dental bridge. A fixed replacement tooth is anchored to the healthy teeth on either side of the gap. Those two teeth are shaped to carry crowns.
- Denture (removable partial denture). A removable appliance that replaces one or more teeth. It is the quickest and most affordable option, and you take it out to clean it.
Side by side
| Implant | Bridge | Removable denture | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it stays in | Fixed in the jawbone | Fixed to neighbouring teeth | Rests on gums, held by clasps |
| Visits | 2 to 3, plus 3 to 6 months of healing | 2 | 3 to 4 |
| Typical lifespan | 15+ years | 10+ years | 5 to 8 years |
| Neighbouring teeth | Left untouched | Must be reshaped | Clasps may rest on them |
| Published price | As per case | As per case (crowns from ৳4,500) | Acrylic ৳2,000, flexible ৳5,000 per unit |
Prices are from our Services page. Implants and bridges are priced after an examination, and a bridge involves a crown on each supporting tooth. Final prices are confirmed at consultation.
How to choose
- If your neighbouring teeth are healthy and your jawbone is suitable, an implant avoids cutting into those teeth and is the longest lasting.
- If the neighbouring teeth already need crowns, a bridge can make good use of that work.
- If you need a fast and budget-friendly solution, or an implant is not suitable yet, a denture is a reasonable start. A flexible denture is generally more comfortable than a standard acrylic one.
These are general guidelines. Smoking, diabetes, gum disease and bone loss all change what is advisable, which is why an examination comes first.
Get advice for your own mouth
Book a consultation (৳500) and the doctor will examine you, explain which options suit you, and give you a clear cost before any treatment begins. Book online or message us on WhatsApp at +880 1687-915551.
This article is general information and not a substitute for an examination by a dentist.