Implant, bridge or denture? South Croydon (CR2) patients compare tooth-replacement options honestly at Foxley Lane Dental, Purley.
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One practice, in Purley, for patients from South Croydon
We have one practice: 49 Foxley Lane, Purley CR8 3EH, with free on-street parking outside. There is no Foxley Lane Dental branch in South Croydon, just South Croydon patients who make the trip to us.
If you are weighing up how to replace a missing tooth or several teeth from around South Croydon, you deserve a fair comparison rather than a push towards the most expensive option. Implants are excellent, but the right choice depends on your mouth, your priorities and your budget.
Here is how the main options stack up, so you can walk into your consultation already understanding the trade-offs.
For one missing tooth, the classic choice is an implant or a conventional bridge. A bridge is quicker and costs less up front, but it relies on filing down the healthy teeth either side to anchor it. An implant stands on its own, leaving neighbouring teeth untouched, and it replaces the root, which helps keep the jawbone from shrinking.
If preserving your other teeth matters to you, the implant usually wins out over the long run. If speed or initial cost is the priority, a bridge has its place.
A missing upper tooth was replaced with a dental implant and custom crown, restoring a complete, natural-looking smile.
A missing front tooth was restored with a dental implant and custom crown, enhancing both the shape and harmony of the smile.
Damaged and missing teeth were replaced with implant-supported restorations, improving function and restoring a natural appearance.
A single missing tooth was replaced with a dental implant and crown, blending seamlessly with the surrounding natural teeth.
A missing upper front tooth was replaced with a carefully positioned dental implant, recreating a natural-looking smile with improved symmetry.
A discoloured and heavily restored front tooth was replaced with a dental implant and custom crown, restoring a brighter, more balanced smile.
When more teeth are gone, the conversation widens. A removable partial denture is the most affordable route but can feel less stable. An implant-supported bridge fixes several teeth in place on a couple of implants, a strong middle ground. Multiple individual implants give the most natural feel but cost more.
There is no single right answer here, only the one that fits how you live and what you want to spend.
Replacing a whole jaw comes down to traditional dentures or a fixed full-arch solution. Conventional dentures are removable and budget-friendly but can move and need adhesive. All-on-4, All-on-5 or All-on-6 implants hold a full arch firmly in place, so it feels and functions far more like natural teeth, at a higher investment.
We plan every case from a 3D CBCT scan, so the options we put in front of you are grounded in your actual bone and gum health, not guesswork. Dr Nev Jeyakumar, Dr Christine Marzahn or Dr Ankit Patel will lay out the genuine pros, cons and costs of each route, and whatever you choose in the implant range is backed by our 10-year guarantee using Straumann and Southern Implants. The decision stays yours.
An implant avoids filing down healthy neighbouring teeth and preserves the jawbone, which makes it the stronger long-term choice for many people, though a bridge can suit those wanting a faster, lower-cost fix.
An implant-supported bridge fixes several teeth on a couple of implants for good value, while individual implants replace each tooth separately for the most natural feel at a higher cost.
Implants stay fixed and feel closer to natural teeth, whereas dentures are removable and more affordable, so the right choice depends on your budget and how stable you want your teeth to feel.
Yes, we lay out every option with its real pros, cons and costs, and we will happily recommend a bridge or denture if that suits you better.
A free consultation and 3D scan let us match your bone, gum health and goals to the option that genuinely fits, with the decision left to you.
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We look after implant patients right across South Croydon (CR2), from Selsdon Road and Brighton Road to the area around the Swan and Sugarloaf and South Croydon station. We are immediately south along the A235, with free parking on Foxley Lane when you arrive, so comparing your options in person could not be simpler.
Lucy was very reassuring to make me feel I found my new local dentist in Christine, thank you. I was cared about and the efficiency was fantastic.
Robyn Yates
All carried out at our one practice, 49 Foxley Lane, Purley CR8 3EH.
If you are exploring options for replacing missing teeth, we’re here to help you take the next step with clear, honest advice.
Book your free consultation to discuss your options and find out whether dental implants are right for you.
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