For tooth replacement which is best? Dental crown or dental bridge? Different dental professionals will provide different treatment plans and there are even some patients that choose to go ahead with dental implants. However, results with dental crowns and dental bridges are also very good.
To have a dental bridge fitted for tooth replacement the teeth on either side of the missing tooth will need to have enamel removed in order for the bridge to be fitted. Once the enamel has been removed from the tooth it can’t be undone.
Advantages of Dental Bridge
1. Restore the ability to properly chew and speak.
2．Dental bridges are more natural looking and more comfortable than dentures.
Disadvantages of Dental Bridge
1. Enamel from healthy teeth need to be removed.
2. There is a risk of decay if the dental bridge and crowns are not well fitted and allow plaque and bacteria to enter underneath them. Also, the structure of the teeth may change following the placement of the crowns and bridge.
The cost of a dental bridge will depend on the choice of material and the type of dental bridge. For posterior teeth metal fused crowns are more durable with costs starting at over 1,000 RMB per crown, for a dental bridge with 3 crowns that works out at 3,000 RMB to 4,000 RMB. Tooth replacement for front teeth, porcelain dental crowns are best and are also more expensive with one porcelain dental crown costing approximately 3,000 RMB to 4,000 RMB.
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