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Dental Implants Vs. Bridges: the Best Solution for Lost Tooth?

Nov 16, 2009
the NY TImes article "A Dental Shift: Implants Instead of Bridges" states: "In an overwhelming majority of cases, implants to replace lost teeth are by far the best long-term solution for maintaining a healthy mouth. Also, because they rarely need to be replaced, in the long run they are more economical than bridges." Do you agree with this statement?

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Dr. Scott Young, DDS
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Dr. Kathy Frazar, DDS, FAGD
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Dr. Jessica Wyatt, DDS
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Dr. John Frattellone, DMD
Dr. John Frattellone, DMD
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Answered on Aug 31, 2016
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Dr. Dan Hagi, DDS
Dr. Dan Hagi, DDS
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Dr. Medhat Ghannam, DDS, FICOI
Dr. Medhat Ghannam, DDS, FICOI
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Dr. Mitchell Charnas, DMD
Dr. Mitchell Charnas, DMD
Dentist
Answered on Sep 23, 2015
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Dr. Herbert Veisman, DDS
Dr. Herbert Veisman, DDS
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Answered on Feb 9, 2015
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Dr. Richard Champagne, DMD, MAGD
Dr. Richard Champagne, DMD, MAGD
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Dr. Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS
Dr. Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS
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