Restorative dentistry
Compare ways to repair teeth and replace missing teeth.
Explore your options →Understand your options
Implant-supported bridges
An implant-supported bridge replaces several teeth using implants as supports. It may reduce the need for one implant per missing tooth, but implant position, span, bite forces, bone, gum contours and cleaning access must be planned for the entire restoration.
Plan the bridge before placing implants
The restorative design guides implant number, size and position. The team evaluates the missing span, neighboring teeth, bite, bone, gums, smile, hygiene access and health. Imaging and restorative records should be coordinated before surgery.
The number of implants is individualized
One implant is not necessarily placed for each missing tooth. The appropriate number depends on anatomy, bridge length, force, implant distribution and restorative design. Fewer supports are not automatically simpler or better; ask the clinician to explain the proposed foundation.
Compare tooth-supported and removable options
A conventional bridge may use neighboring teeth, while a removable partial denture uses teeth and tissues for support. Each choice changes surgery, tooth preparation, cleaning, repair and cost. Preserving a restorable natural tooth may also affect the plan.
The final bridge needs fit, bite and hygiene access
After healing and restorative records, the bridge is evaluated for fit, contacts, bite, appearance and access below and between replacement teeth. Ask whether it is screw-retained or cement-retained, how it can be repaired and what temporary restoration is planned.
Clean under the bridge every day
The clinician should demonstrate tools that fit below the replacement teeth and around each implant. Professional visits monitor gums, bone, bite, screws and restorative materials. Report looseness, pain, bleeding or difficulty cleaning promptly.
Informed decisions
Plan your treatment and care
Dental implant cost factors
Know which stages and components to discuss in your estimate.
Explore your options →Dental implant recovery and maintenance
Prepare for healing, follow-up and long-term maintenance.
Explore your options →Repair and replace teeth
Explore restorative dentistry
Composite dental fillings
Repair limited decay or damage with a tooth-colored restoration.
Explore this option →Dental bridges
Compare fixed replacement options for one or more missing teeth.
Explore this option →Dental crowns
Understand when a tooth may need broader coverage and support.
Explore this option →Full and partial dentures
Compare full, partial and implant-supported denture concepts.
Explore this option →Full-mouth reconstruction
See how extensive restorative needs can be organized into phases.
Explore this option →Questions about missing teeth
Explore implant treatment
Dental implants
Compare replacement options, benefits, risks and long-term care.
Read the guide →Dental implant candidates
Understand what an implant evaluation considers.
Read the guide →Dental implant procedure
Follow the stages from planning to the final restoration.
Read the guide →Options for missing teeth
Compare implant, bridge, removable and no-replacement paths.
Read the guide →Implant-supported dentures
Understand removable and fixed implant-supported designs.
Read the guide →Single-tooth dental implants
Connect implant placement, crown design and maintenance.
Read the guide →Full-arch dental implants
Review fixed and removable full-arch planning and tradeoffs.
Read the guide →Immediate dental implants
Separate immediate placement, loading and final restoration decisions.
Read the guide →Dental implants vs. bridges
Compare surgery, tooth preparation, cleaning and future repair.
Read the guide →Dental implants vs. dentures
Compare fixed and removable choices for missing teeth.
Read the guide →Dental implant problems and failure
Recognize concerns, evaluation and possible next steps.
Read the guide →Plan the practical details
Costs and your next conversation
Ask for an itemized estimate and confirm the office, clinician and appointments involved. An online appointment request starts a conversation; the office must confirm your visit.
Insurance and payment information →Questions after treatment?
Follow your treating clinician’s written instructions. Call that team directly about pain, a loose component or another concern; do not wait for a website form response. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Contact the office →Margate · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Start with your preferred office
Confirm the treating clinician, the services available and where each surgical or restorative appointment will take place.
Margate
100 FL-7, Suite 300, Margate, FL 33063(954) 532-127402 / YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
236 Commercial Boulevard, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308(954) 568-8928Call to confirm current hours, availability and services at this office.
Your questions, answered
Does every missing tooth need its own implant?
No. A bridge may use fewer implants than replacement teeth, depending on the complete design and clinical findings.
Is the bridge removable?
An implant-supported bridge is typically fixed for removal by a professional. Confirm the proposed design and cleaning method.
Can a bridge be repaired?
Some component or material problems can be repaired, while others require replacement. Design and retrievability affect the options.
Get ready for your visit
Organize your paperwork, questions and next steps.
Further reading
General education does not replace an examination or an individual recommendation. These independent patient resources explain implant treatment and considerations.