Missing teeth
Compare fixed and removable ways to replace one tooth, several teeth or all the teeth in a jaw.
Treatments
Your clinician will discuss suitable options with you after an assessment.
Clinicians
Technology
CBCT scanning
Shows the jawbone and nearby structures in 3D when clinically indicated.
Intraoral scanner
Records your teeth and gums to help plan the position and shape of your replacement teeth.
Digital implant planning
We use Invivo to plan where implants will sit in relation to your replacement teeth. Imaging can help assess the bone where clinically needed.
FAQs
What can replace one missing tooth?
Your dentist can discuss an implant crown, a tooth-supported bridge or a partial denture. Suitability depends on the space, nearby teeth and the condition of your mouth.
Dental bridgesAre all implant-supported teeth fixed?
A crown or fixed bridge stays in the mouth. Some dentures attach to implants and can be removed for cleaning.
Implant-supported denturesWhat does Smile in a Day mean?
For suitable patients it refers to temporary fixed teeth fitted on the day of implant surgery. The final teeth follow after healing.
Smile in a Day informationFurther reading
Fixed or removable replacements
A conventional bridge is supported by nearby teeth. Implants can support a crown, a bridge or a removable denture. A conventional denture fits over the gums and may also be supported by remaining teeth.
Deciding what suits you
The team checks your teeth, gums and bite and asks what matters to you. They can explain how each option is supported, what treatment involves and how you would clean it.