A bridge takes two or more visits to complete. At the first visit, the adjacent teeth are reduced, an impression is taken and sent to a dental laboratory for fabrication. At the second visit, the bridge is fit and placed permanently in the mouth. Like crowns, bridges can be made from variety of materials for strength and esthetic appearance.

A partial or complete denture takes approximately 5 visits, spaced about 1 week apart, due to turnaround time in the lab. The first two visits are comprised of record taking, impressions, shade and shape selection, and recording of the appropriate facial dimensions. The third visit is typically a try-in of the denture in wax, while the fourth visit is generally the delivery of the denture. Dentures typically require one or more adjustment appointments due to the remodeling of a patients tissue under the appliance.

An implant requires the longest investment of time. Implants generally need 6 weeks of healing time before they can be “loaded” or withstand the biting forces, The crown or restoration will be placed after this healing period.