When it comes down to making a decision between a fixed or removable bridge, the reality is that there is a balance between your preferences as the patient and what your dentist can provide. An evaluation of your remaining teeth, bone, gum tissue, as well as your need for lip, and cheek support will determine the right option for you. To help you make this decision, you can rely on the expertise of your dentist and/or a prosthodontist, a specialist in advanced crown, bridge, and denture work. They will explain why sometimes the aesthetic, hygienic, and long-term maintenance advantages of a removable bridge or “overdenture” that fits on top of implants is a better choice than a fixed bridge. And if those reasons aren’t enough, it is also important to note that people who have previously worn a denture prefer this treatment solution when it comes to their speech.

Learn more when you continue reading Fixed vs. Removable.