🔎 What to choose for full dental restoration in Georgia: implants, bridges or dentures?

📌 What will you learn from this article?

• 🦷 What is the difference between dental implants, bridges and dentures
• 🤔 Which restoration method is right for you
• 💶 How much does each option cost in Georgia
• ⏳ What treatment timeframes and features should be taken into account
• 🌍 Why foreigners are increasingly choosing Georgia for complex dentistry

🟨 Quick answer: what to choose and why

📊 Comparison table of popular methods of dental restoration

💡 Implants are the most reliable option, but they take time. Bridges are a compromise between time and comfort. Dentures are a quick and budget solution. More details below 👇

🟦 What is this article about and who will benefit from it?

If you have lost teeth and are considering restoration in Georgia, this guide will help you compare the main options. We will tell you how implants, bridges and dentures differ, how to choose your option and what to pay attention to before traveling. It is especially useful for those who are undergoing treatment abroad for the first time.

🟩 What to choose: implants, bridges or dentures?

🦷 Implants - reliability for decades

Implantation is one of the most durable and aesthetic methods of dental restoration.

🔩 The implant is inserted into the bone, replacing the root of the lost tooth.

✅ Does not require grinding of adjacent teeth - unlike bridges, the implant works autonomously and does not load other teeth.

🪞 Aesthetics at its best: externally indistinguishable from a real tooth.

🧩 Ideal for the loss of one, several or even all teeth. Used as a point restoration or in complex protocols (for example, All-on-4).

⚠️ Important to know: healthy bone tissue is needed for successful implantation. Sometimes additional preparation may be required, for example, bone grafting.

📌 Price in Georgia - from $400 to $900 per implant (depending on the brand and complexity).

💡 Tip: check whether the price includes CT, crown and temporary structure - this will help you calculate your budget more accurately.

🧱 Dental bridge - saving time and minimum stress

If you are looking for a way to quickly restore lost teeth without resorting to surgery, a dental bridge may be a great solution.

🔗 How does a bridge work? It rests on two adjacent teeth - healthy or with crowns - between which an artificial tooth is inserted. Everything is fixed securely and immobile.

🩺 Pros of the method: ✔️ No surgery - suitable for those who are afraid of surgery or have contraindications

🕒 Fast treatment - results can be achieved in 7-14 days

🦷 Suitable for the loss of 1-2 teeth in a row - most often in the chewing load zone

📌 The average cost in Georgia is from $600 to $900 per bridge.

⚠️ Cons: installation requires grinding of adjacent teeth, even if they are healthy.

💡 Lifehack: if you are choosing between an implant and a bridge, be sure to get a CT scan. This way, the doctor will assess whether implantation is right for you without additional procedures.

😬 Dentures are an affordable and quick option for dental restoration

If you have lost a lot of teeth or are looking for a budget solution, dentures can be a great start to restoring your smile.

🦷 Dentures are: Removable - can be removed at night, easy to clean. Conditionally removable - are securely attached, but can be removed by a doctor if necessary

👥 Suitable for complete or partial edentia - even if you only have 2-3 teeth left, a combined design can be installed.

💰 Pros: Affordable price, Quick installation - from impression to finished prosthesis takes only 5-7 days, Does not require surgery or bone grafting

⚠️ Cons: May be uncomfortable at the beginning of wearing. Requires adaptation - especially with a complete removable denture. Sometimes affects diction and taste of food

📌 Price in Georgia - from $250 to $500, depending on the material and number of teeth.

💡 Advice: many patients start with a prosthesis, and after a year or two, switch to implantation. This is a good solution if you need restoration “here and now”, but you are planning something more reliable later.

📋 Step-by-step instructions: how it all works

If you are planning dental treatment abroad, it is important to understand what to expect at each stage. Here is how it usually works:

📞 1. Online consultation. First, you send a panoramic image or CT scan, fill out a questionnaire and receive a preliminary plan.

💬 Important: the consultation is conducted in Russian, English or Hebrew.

🧪 2. On-site diagnostics. Upon arrival, the following is done: Panoramic X-ray, 3D CT (if clarification is needed), Examination and assessment of the oral cavity

📄 3. Coordination of the treatment plan. The doctor will tell you: what procedures are to be performed, how long it will take, how much it will cost — the entire estimate is discussed before the start

🔨 4. Installation of implants or preparation. Includes: Surgical installation of implants, Filing of teeth (if a bridge is needed), Fixation of structures or temporary crowns

😁 5. Final work. Depending on the chosen method: Installation of permanent crowns, Fixation of dentures or bridges, Adaptation and care recommendations

📅 6. Follow-up examinations. The first examination after 1 month. The second — after 3 months. The third — after 6 months (can be done online)

💡 Lifehack: many clinics send photo or video reports after each stage so that you can show the result to your doctor at home or just keep it as a keepsake.

🌍 The story of a patient from Poland

❓ Frequently asked questions

❓ Is it possible to restore all teeth in one visit to Georgia?

💬 This is possible when installing dentures or in the case of implantation with immediate loading. But more often, treatment is divided into two stages: installing implants and installing crowns.

❓ What should I choose if I have lost only one tooth?

💬 The best option is a single implant. It does not require grinding down adjacent teeth, like a bridge.

❓ What is better if several teeth are lost in a row?

💬 A bridge or several implants. If 3-4 teeth are lost in a row, a bridge on implants or a conditionally removable denture will do.

❓ What should I do if I have weak bone tissue?

💬 The doctor may offer bone grafting or an alternative - a bridge/denture. It all depends on the images and the clinical situation.

❓ What materials are used in Georgia for prosthetics?

💬 Ceramics, zirconium, metal ceramics — the choice depends on the budget and aesthetic requirements.

❓ How long do dental implants last?

💬 With proper care — 15–20 years or more. Some last a lifetime.

❓ Which is cheaper — a bridge or an implant?

💬 A bridge is cheaper to install, but may require replacement sooner. An implant is more expensive, but lasts longer and does not affect other teeth.

❓ Is it possible to combine treatment with a vacation in Georgia?

💬 Yes! After the first stage (for example, installing implants), you can devote the remaining days to traveling.

❓ Is there a guarantee for dental restoration in Georgian clinics?

💬 Yes, many clinics provide a written guarantee — usually 1–5 years, depending on the type of work.

❓ How do I know which option is right for me?

💬 Take a free online consultation: doctors will select the best option based on your images, taking into account your health, time and budget.

⚠️ Information about prices and services is current at the time of publication of the article. Before your trip, check the cost and details of treatment directly with the clinic.