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