Comparison
|
Removable |
Tooth |
Single Tooth |
| Short Term Cost | Low $ |
High $$$$ |
High $$$$ |
| Long Term Cost | High $$ | High $$$$ |
Low $ |
| Biologic Costs | High | High | Low |
| Esthetics | Fair | Good |
Excellent |
| Function | Poor | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bone Preservation | Poor |
Poor |
Excellent |
| Hygiene Access | Fair |
Poor |
Excellent |
| Long Term Maintenance | High | High | Low |
| Reference: Balshi TJ, Wolfinger GJ: Single Tooth Replacement: Fixed Partial Denture Vs Single Tooth Implants. Valley Forge Dental Journal, Spring 1997. | |||
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