Smile Makeover in West Perth
Dental Implants & Tooth Replacement in West Perth
Missing or heavily damaged teeth can sometimes be managed with dental implants, bridges, crowns or dentures. The most suitable option depends on the number and position of missing teeth, the condition of the gums and bone, the bite, adjacent teeth, health factors, preferences and budget.
Choosing How to Replace a Missing Tooth
There is rarely one replacement option that suits every patient. Missing or heavily damaged teeth can sometimes be managed with dental implants, bridges, crowns or dentures. Below we compare each option in plain language, then point you to a detailed guide for the one that fits your situation.
Choosing how to replace a missing tooth
There is rarely one replacement option that suits every patient. This hub should compare implants, bridges and dentures in plain language and then send users to a detailed child page for each option.
Dental implants
Dental implants use a fixture placed in the jaw to support a replacement tooth or teeth in suitable patients. Our Dental Implants guide covers assessment, treatment stages, maintenance and alternatives.
Crowns and bridges
A crown can restore and protect a heavily damaged tooth, while a bridge can replace one or more missing teeth using neighbouring teeth or implants for support. Read our Crowns & Bridges guide for more detail.
Dentures
Full or partial dentures are removable tooth-replacement options. They may be appropriate when several teeth are missing or when a removable solution is preferred. See our Dentures guide to learn more.
Compare options, not just products
A side-by-side view of how these options generally differ. No option is universally best: suitability depends on your individual assessment.
Consideration
Implants
Crowns & bridges
Dentures
Fixed or removable
Fixed, in suitable patients
Fixed
Removable
Treatment stages
Assessment, placement, healing, then the replacement tooth
Preparation of supporting teeth, then fitting
Impressions, fitting and adjustment visits
Ongoing maintenance
Brushing, flossing and regular check-ups
Cleaning under and around the bridge
Daily cleaning and periodic relines or adjustments
Key suitability factors
Gum and bone condition, health factors
Condition of adjacent teeth
Number of missing teeth, preferences and budget
What is the best way to replace a missing tooth?
There is no single best option for everyone. Suitability depends on clinical findings, adjacent teeth, bone/gum health, preferences and budget.
Are implants better than bridges?
Each has advantages and limitations. A dentist needs to assess the site and discuss how the options relate to your circumstances.
Can dentures be used if implants are not suitable?
Dentures may be one alternative depending on the number of missing teeth and the patient’s needs.
Not sure which option is right for you?
Book a consultation with our West Perth team and we will assess your teeth, gums and bite to recommend the most suitable replacement option.
