{"id":3714,"date":"2023-05-22T14:43:28","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T12:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/?p=3714"},"modified":"2023-07-30T16:07:08","modified_gmt":"2023-07-30T14:07:08","slug":"dental-bridge-or-dental-implant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/dental-bridge-or-dental-implant\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental bridge or dental implant &#8211; Which to choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3714\" class=\"elementor elementor-3714\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1f902c3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1f902c3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-225b350\" data-id=\"225b350\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f2576f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f2576f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Most people face tooth loss at some point in their lives, and then an important decision is to be made: do I choose a <strong>dental bridge or a dental implant<\/strong>? Both options have their advantages and choosing the right one requires careful consideration of various factors. Read on to find out what to consider and what to look out for when making your decision.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d91ed4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d91ed4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zobni-mosticek-ali-implantat.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3744\" alt=\"zobni mosti\u010dek ali implantat kaj izbrati\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zobni-mosticek-ali-implantat.webp 2560w, https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zobni-mosticek-ali-implantat-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zobni-mosticek-ali-implantat-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zobni-mosticek-ali-implantat-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zobni-mosticek-ali-implantat-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zobni-mosticek-ali-implantat-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zobni-mosticek-ali-implantat-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6bfede0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6bfede0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5dbb5e9\" data-id=\"5dbb5e9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71d9448 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71d9448\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a dental bridge?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0f845d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0f845d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A dental bridge is a prosthetic device used to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of an artificial tooth that is fixed on both sides with dental crowns. The crowns are placed <strong>on the surrounding healthy teeth and serve as an aid to securely fix the bridge<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-85b6140 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"85b6140\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f7b346\" data-id=\"3f7b346\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2907032 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2907032\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advantages and disadvantages of a dental bridge.<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d699dd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d699dd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>One of the main advantages of dental bridges is their affordability. Compared to dental implants, <strong>dental bridges are usually more affordable<\/strong>, making them an attractive choice for individuals on a budget. In addition, the process of placing a dental bridge is <strong>generally less complex compared to implant placement<\/strong>, making it a more convenient choice for some people.<\/p><p>However, it is important to remember that dental bridges also have some disadvantages. One very important <strong>disadvantage is that the surrounding healthy teeth need to be prepared and crowns placed on them<\/strong> to support the dental bridge. This process involves removing some of the enamel from these teeth to make room for the crowns. In addition, a <strong>dental bridge does not provide the same long-term stability as the choice of an implant<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-570bfcf elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"570bfcf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/dental-implant\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon elementor-align-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">I need a dental implant!<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-63e214f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"63e214f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-295d829\" data-id=\"295d829\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d960072 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d960072\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a dental implant?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08b56bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08b56bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Dental implants are considered one of the most optimal options when it comes to replacing missing teeth<\/strong>. They are made to mimic the <strong>natural tooth structure and consist of a titanium abutment<\/strong> that is surgically implanted into the jawbone, a connector called an abutment, and a dental crown that the dentist makes to look <strong>as similar as possible to the natural tooth<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The biggest advantage of dental implants is <strong>their ability to provide a solution for missing teeth<\/strong> that, when properly cared for, will serve you well for many years. Once the dental implant is placed and integrated with the jawbone, it serves as a good foundation for a dental crown. <strong>Dental implants feel almost like natural teeth and allow you to chew and speak without any problems<\/strong>, as well as providing natural-looking teeth and a good feeling. In addition, dental implants <strong>help to preserve the jawbone<\/strong>, slowing its loss and helping to maintain facial structure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f871632 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f871632\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e0c544\" data-id=\"1e0c544\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bf7517 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7bf7517\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Appearance & functionality<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81195c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81195c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The process of making implants involves surgery, which can require a longer recovery time compared to making a dental bridge. <strong>Dental implants look even more natural than a dental bridge<\/strong>, where the crowns on the surrounding teeth are visible. With both methods, the aim is to capture the color of your other teeth as closely as possible, so that your smile remains as natural as possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-04a4c64 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"04a4c64\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a306a4a\" data-id=\"a306a4a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b86713 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b86713\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Factors to consider when choosing:<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1501ab1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1501ab1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">When deciding between a dental bridge and an implant, it is crucial to consider several factors, such as:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Oral health<\/strong>: dental implants require adequate bone density to support the implant, so additional procedures such as bone grafting may be needed if bone loss has occurred.<\/li><li><strong>Life span<\/strong>: While dental bridges usually last about 10 to 15 years, dental implants <strong>have the potential to last a lifetime<\/strong> with proper care and maintenance.<\/li><li><strong>Aesthetics<\/strong>: Dental implants offer a very natural appearance, as they look very similar to real teeth. On the other hand, if you opt for dental bridges, the abutments on the surrounding teeth are partially visible.<\/li><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: Dental bridges are usually more affordable, but remember that they may need to be replaced over time. Dental implants may have a higher initial cost, but <strong>their longevity and functionality<\/strong> may outweigh the initial investment.<\/li><li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: Dental implants can be <strong>cared for just like natural teeth with regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups<\/strong>. On the other hand, dental bridges may require extra attention to ensure that the area under the bridge remains clean and free from bacterial build-up.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edb74fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"edb74fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mosticki-ali-implantati.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3745\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mosticki-ali-implantati.webp 2560w, https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mosticki-ali-implantati-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mosticki-ali-implantati-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mosticki-ali-implantati-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mosticki-ali-implantati-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mosticki-ali-implantati-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mosticki-ali-implantati-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8251d40 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8251d40\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-16b8077\" data-id=\"16b8077\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8bb0ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c8bb0ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The impact on existing teeth<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec108a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec108a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Dental bridges require the preparation of surrounding teeth to be used as support. This can cause a reduction in healthy tooth structure and potentially weaken surrounding teeth. Dental implants, on the other hand, are <strong>stand-alone artificial tooth roots that are surgically placed in the jawbone<\/strong> to provide a stable base for the replacement tooth.<\/p><p>Unlike bridges, <a href=\"https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/dental-implant\/\">dental implants<\/a> do not rest on surrounding teeth, which <strong>minimizes the impact on existing teeth<\/strong>. However, the placement of implants may still require minor adjustments to ensure correct alignment and fit with the natural teeth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-50d8163 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"50d8163\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-08e91db\" data-id=\"08e91db\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27faa40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27faa40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Dental bridges<\/strong><\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">1. Lower costs compared to implants<\/p><p>2. Possibility to perform in a shorter time<\/p><p>3. No surgery required<\/p><p>4. Can replace several missing teeth at the same time<\/p><p>5. Can be replaced if damaged<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d6903cb\" data-id=\"d6903cb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed4d9e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed4d9e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Dental implants<\/p><p>1. Long-lasting solution and durability<\/p><p>2. Independent and do not interfere with surrounding teeth<\/p><p>3. Help preserve bone and reduce bone loss<\/p><p>4. Look and feel like natural teeth<\/p><p>5. Easy to clean and maintain<\/p><p>6. Easy to chew and speak<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c20e480 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c20e480\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-86073d6\" data-id=\"86073d6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-870e968 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"870e968\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The price<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d530741 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d530741\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Price of implants: <strong>Neodent starts at \u20ac1,500<\/strong>. This is the initial price, which includes the implant, the initial procedure, the surgical placement of the implant, the use of local anesthesia, and the final post-procedure check-up, but <strong>does not include any additional procedures that may be necessary in more complex cases<\/strong>. Dental bridges start at a price of <strong>\u20ac500 and upwards<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b9fd00b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b9fd00b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f6064ab\" data-id=\"f6064ab\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6309b36 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6309b36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/dental-implant\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon elementor-align-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">I want an appointment<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3f3ed2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d3f3ed2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to choose?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-171eeda elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"171eeda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Choosing between a dental bridge and an implant is not a decision to be taken lightly. <strong>Seeking guidance from reputable dentists is crucial, and you can trust our professionals at OrthoDental for all your dental needs.<\/strong>\u00a0We will take into consideration your oral health, budget, aesthetic goals, and long-term dental care needs and help you make an informed decision. By understanding the pros and cons of a dental bridge or implant, you&#8217;ll be better able to consider which solution is better for you.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Remember that your smile is a valuable asset and investing in the right denture option will not only <strong>restore your confidence but also contribute to your overall oral health and well-being<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Read more about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/ceramic-implants\/\">Ceramic implants.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Read more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/price-of-a-dental-implant\/\"><strong>price<\/strong><\/a> of dental implants.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Read more about the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/different-types-of-dental-implants\/\">types of dental implants<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Read more about the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/recovery-after-implant\/\">recovery after implantation<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Read more about the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/orthodental.si\/en\/implant-insertion-procedure\/\">implantation procedure<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-right kksr-valign-bottom kksr-disabled\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;right&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;3714&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;7&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Ocena uporabnikov&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (7 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Dental bridge or dental implant - Which to choose?&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;92.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 14px; height: 14px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 14px; height: 14px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 14px; height: 14px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 14px; height: 14px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 14px; height: 14px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 92.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 14px; height: 14px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 14px; height: 14px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 14px; height: 14px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 14px; height: 14px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 14px; height: 14px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 11.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (7 votes)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people face tooth loss at some point in their lives, and then we find ourselves faced with an important decision: choose a dental bridge or a dental implant? 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