What can a missing tooth change?
The consequences vary with its position and the way the other teeth meet. A missing tooth can hinder chewing or let the neighbouring teeth drift. In other situations, the inconvenience stays limited.
The dentist looks at the space, the neighbouring teeth and the gums. They also tell you whether the area can simply be monitored without replacing the tooth straight away.
How to compare implant, bridge and removable prosthesis?
The implant replaces a support in the bone and can hold a crown. The bridge generally rests on the neighbouring teeth. The removable prosthesis is taken out for cleaning and can replace one or several teeth. Each solution requires different conditions.
The comparison covers the available tissues, the teeth that could serve as supports, the course of treatment, the maintenance and the cost. No solution is preferable in every situation.
When should the replacement be prepared?
If an extraction is planned, it can be useful to talk about the replacement before the procedure. Healing and the future tooth can then be thought through together. If the tooth has been missing for a long time, a consultation is still entirely possible.
The timeline depends on the area and the chosen treatment. The dentist explains the steps and gives you an estimate after the examination.
Would you like to replace a tooth?
The appointment examines the area and compares the possible solutions.
The practice plans short videos to explain the main treatments. This one will be added once it has been filmed. [VIDEO TO BE CONFIRMED]
In practice
- Appointments
- Book online or call 022 320 19 19. You do not need to know the name of the treatment, just say what brings you. Appointment length: [DURATION TO BE CONFIRMED].
- Estimate and funding
- In Switzerland, most dental care is not covered by basic health insurance (LAMal/KVG). When a treatment is proposed, a written estimate is given to you before starting. [PAYMENT AND INVOICING TERMS TO BE CONFIRMED]
- Accident
- If the treatment follows an accident, it is reported to your accident insurance (LAA/UVG) or your health insurer. Mention it when booking, the team explains the declaration.
- Where
- The treatment is provided at the Meyrin practice. For Nyon, the treatments offered are still to be confirmed. [TO BE CONFIRMED]
This information helps you prepare the appointment. Only an examination can tell which treatment suits you. The solution and the timeline depend on a clinical examination and the indicated tests. Updated 25 August 2026.