What do the implant and the bridge rest on?
The implant is an artificial root placed in the bone. A crown is then fixed on it once healing allows. The neighbouring teeth do not serve as supports.
A conventional bridge links the replacement tooth to adjacent teeth prepared to receive it. It can make sense when those teeth themselves need a restoration. Other types of bridges exist, depending on the area and the forces at play.
What does the dentist look at before advising you?
For an implant, they check the bone, the gums, the space available and your health. For a bridge, they look at whether the neighbouring teeth are strong enough to serve as supports. How you will be able to clean the area also matters.
The time needed, the cost and what matters to you are part of the discussion. You know the advantages and limits of each solution before choosing.
Is the course of treatment different?
For an implant, a first procedure places the implant, then the tooth is made after the necessary healing time. A bridge avoids placing an implant but generally uses the neighbouring teeth as supports.
The number of appointments is not enough to decide. The dentist also explains the length of the steps, the maintenance and the care the neighbouring teeth might need.
Hesitating between implant and bridge?
The appointment compares the two plans starting from your mouth.
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 choice between implant and bridge depends on a clinical examination and the indicated tests. Updated 25 August 2026.