Permanent Replacement
Fixed Implant Bridges
Permanent. Functional. Indistinguishable.
Fixed implant bridges replace multiple adjacent teeth — anchored by 2 or more implants, spanning across the gap. Permanent, non-removable, and designed to look and function like natural teeth.
How It Compares
Fixed bridge vs removable partial
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Fixed Implant Bridge
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Removable Partial
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| Fixed in place 24/7 | ✓ | — |
| No clasps on natural teeth | ✓ | — |
| Preserves jawbone | ✓ | — |
| No reliance on adhesive | ✓ | — |
| Requires implant surgery | ✓ | — |
| Lower upfront cost | — | ✓ |
| Best for permanent multi-tooth replacement | ✓ | — |
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Other implant-supported options
Fixed Implant Bridges — what patients ask
Similar but smaller in scope. A fixed bridge replaces 2–4 adjacent teeth. All-on-4 replaces an entire arch (typically 10–12 teeth). Same engineering principle, different size.
Daily brushing and water flosser around the bridge and implants. Annual hygiene visit. Important for long-term implant health.
Implants are typically lifetime with proper care. The bridge itself (the visible teeth and supporting structure) typically lasts 10–20 years before refurbishment or replacement.
Bridge teeth are designed in CAD using your facial scan data and hand-finished by your denturist. Most patients are indistinguishable from their natural teeth at conversational distance.
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