Missing Teeth Solutions in Elk Grove:
implants, bridges, and dentures compared.

Implants, bridges, and dentures solve missing teeth differently

Dental implants replace the root as well as the crown and don't rely on neighboring teeth for support. Bridges anchor to the teeth on either side of the gap, which means altering those teeth. Dentures are removable and typically the lowest upfront cost, but require more day-to-day maintenance and don't stop the bone changes that follow tooth loss. For a full side-by-side, see our implants vs. bridges comparison and implants vs. dentures comparison.

Am I a candidate for implants?

Most people missing one or more teeth are reasonable candidates, though bone density, gum health, and overall health all factor in. A free 3D CT scan shows your actual bone structure rather than guessing from an exam alone, and it's included in every Apex consultation. Our candidacy guide covers the factors in more detail.

What if you've been told no elsewhere?

Bone loss or "not enough bone" is one of the most common reasons patients are turned away, but it isn't always the end of the conversation. Depending on what the scan shows, options range from grafting to zygomatic implants for severe upper-jaw bone loss, a procedure most clinics don't offer.

Comfort matters

Every implant procedure at Apex is performed under full general anesthesia with a board-certified anesthesiologist as part of your care team, a real, built-in part of how Apex handles procedures, not an upsell. If replacing an entire arch is on the table, start with the All-on-4 cost page to see exactly what the fixed $12,500-per-arch price includes.