Are dental implants more expensive than crowns?
Submitted by Andy_B on Wednesday, 10 April 2024 Page Views: 139
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If your smile isn’t what it used to be and your diet is becoming limited, you will probably be looking for a permanent solution. However, finding the right treatment for your unique circumstances and dental anatomy can be challenging given how many options in the market seem to be designed to restore your smile – with everything from dental implants to crowns being advertised. So, which is best for you – dental implants or crowns?
What are crowns?
If you have teeth that are damaged or weakened but are healthy enough to remain in place, dental crowns are a good solution for adding strength and improving the appearance of your smile. They can also be used to fill in the gap of a missing tooth too.A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that sits over all sides of the remaining tooth (or gap) and immediately restores the bite – as well as renovating the smile.
Who is eligible for crowns?
Circumstances that make you a good candidate for crowns, include:• Dental decay
• Cracks in the teeth
• Needing very large fillings
• Undersized teeth
• Very eroded teeth
It is also possible to replace missing teeth with crowns, but this is usually achieved with a dental bridge that has a crown cap to cover the gap where the tooth used to be.
This can be effective but requires either:
• Wings that lean on teeth on either side, with the crown sitting in the middle – which can weaken surrounding teeth
• A pontic, or false tooth, that fills the gap – which is unlikely to be permanent
Are crowns right for you?
Some patients prefer other restorative treatments to crowns because they:• Might only last between 5-15 years – so they will need to be replaced
• Can replace individual or a few missing teeth – not a whole jaw
• Are considered expensive for the lifetime of the solution – crowns can cost upwards of £1,000 per tooth
• Can damage the teeth on either side over time
• May not be permanent and fixed, leading to movement in the mouth
• Can cause sensitivity or nerve damage if teeth are over filed during preparation
So, it’s worth doing your research and having a consultation with a professional before you decide for sure.
What are dental implants?
If you are looking for a permanent solution, dental implants are a popular treatment for replacing teeth that are failing, missing, or need to be extracted.They are implanted into the jaw and create a bond with the jaw bone itself, using a process called osseointegration – which also occurs with prosthetic limbs.
Dental implants also come in many forms and can restore or replace anything from one to the upper and lower jaw’s worth of missing teeth. Dental Implants London is one option.
The most common types include:
• Single tooth implants
• Multiple dental implants
• Implant-supported bridges
• Implant-retained dentures
• Full-jaw dental implants
• Clinic-specific dental implant solutions – like the EvoSolution™ - which are often more optimised full-jaw dental implant alternatives to more common dental implants, with a vast array of specific benefits
Who is eligible for dental implants, like the EvoSolution™?
The good thing about clinic-specific dental implant solutions is that they can be suitable for almost anyone who needs full-jaw dental implant treatment – if you find the right provider. Some clinics have developed an optimised full-jaw dental implant solution that has been specifically designed for those who have been previously told they need a denture. This also includes patients who have:• Been described as a complex case
• Limited bone levels – which stops some from getting dental implants
• Failing teeth
• Suffered from severe gum disease
• Lost most, or even all, of your natural teeth
• Already undergone extensive dental work, such as bridges and crowns
Are dental implants right for you?
While they are suitable for almost any patient and can restore a comfortable bite alongside an even, straight smile, full-jaw dental implants aren’t right for everyone. This includes:• Patients who want to retain their natural teeth
• Those on a very limited budget – though finance for dental implants is available
• Individuals who have allergies to biocompatible materials, like titanium
However, if you are looking for an easy-to-clean solution that looks and feels just look real teeth and can be fitted in single day, ‘smile in a day’ dental implants could be the solution for you!
