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Missing Teeth

Options for replacing one tooth, several teeth, or a full arch — and how they differ in cost, permanence and how they are cared for.

Treatment options

Ordered from the most conservative option upward. A dentist will tell you which apply to your case — this is a map of the territory, not a recommendation.

  1. 1Single Dental ImplantA titanium or zirconia post placed in the jaw, topped with an abutment and crown to replace one tooth.Priced per toothRarely covered
  2. 2Dental BridgesA fixed replacement for one or more missing teeth, anchored to the teeth on either side of the gap.Priced for the full treatmentPartially covered
  3. 3Partial DenturesA removable appliance that fills in several missing teeth while the remaining natural teeth stay in place.Priced per archPartially covered
  4. 4Full DenturesA removable replacement for all the teeth in an arch, resting on the gums.Priced per archPartially covered
  5. 5Implant-Supported (Snap-In) DenturesA removable denture that clips onto implants, so it stays put but can still be taken out for cleaning.Priced per archRarely covered
  6. 6All-on-4 / Full-Arch ImplantsA full arch of fixed teeth supported by a small number of implants, often placed in one surgical visit.Priced per archRarely covered
  7. 7Zirconia Full-Arch BridgeA full-arch implant bridge milled from solid zirconia, the most durable of the fixed full-arch options.Priced per archRarely covered
  8. 8Bone GraftingRebuilding jawbone volume so that an implant has enough bone to anchor into.Priced per toothRarely covered

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