Many people know that dental implants are a standard form of tooth replacement. An artificial tooth inserted into the gap created by natural tooth-loss, an implant can help give you a full, natural-looking smile. For most patients, that’s all there is to know about the process.
It can be surprising, therefore, that dental implants come in three varieties, each having unique strengths and weaknesses. To learn more, listed below is a summary of the three types of dental implants — single-tooth dental implants, implant-supported bridges, and implant-retained dentures.
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