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An implant replaces a single tooth without touching the neighbors and helps preserve bone, but it costs more and takes months. A traditional bridge is faster and cheaper upfront but is anchored by grinding down the adjacent teeth and does not stop bone loss under the gap. Your dentist weighs cost, timeline, and the neighboring teeth with you.

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