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| Durability |
Last 5-8 years |
10-20 years |
Last 7-10 years |
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| Comfort |
Feel bulky
or unstable |
Feels like
natural tooth |
Almost as comfortable
as dental implant |
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| Longevity |
Shortest lifespan
(5-8 years) |
Longest lifespan
(20+ years) |
7-10 years with
proper care |
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| Maintenance |
Need to remove daily for
cleaning & maintenance |
Need to brush
floss regularly |
Need to brush and floss
regularly under the bridge |
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| Bone preservation |
Does not prevent bone loss |
Prevents bone loss |
Does not prevent bone loss |
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| Chewing efficiency |
Looks natural but
may appear bulky |
Most natural-looking,
mimics real teeth |
Looks natural but may not as match the seamless looks as implant |
| |
| Comfort |
Moderate
(struggle with hard foods) |
High
(similar as natural teeth) |
Good
(similar as natural teeth but less efficient than implants) |
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| Cost |
Lower cost
(Requires periodic replacement) |
Higher
(Cost-effective in the long term) |
Moderate
(less expensive than implant but may need replacement over time) |