Dental crowns are so far discussed. Now, dental bridge is a fixed prosthesis to artificially replace missing tooth/teeth.
A bridge can be:
- Tooth supported only
- Tooth and implant supported
- Implant supported only
Dental Implant
A dental implant is a metal fixture, surgically fastened to your jawbone below the gum. Gradually, it undergoes osseointegration.
A dental crown is placed on the top of the abutment.
Crown and bridge needs tooth preparation.
Dental implant does not need it. It acts as a separate entity.