What is the difference between dental fillings and dental implants?

The difference between dental fillings and dental implants is mainly in the following aspects:

1. Adaptation situation: dental fillings are mainly applicable to the case of less loss of teeth and shallow cavities, while dental implants are applicable to the case of severe loss of teeth or even complete loss of teeth, or the cavity is too large to be filled.

2. Operation method: the operation method of dental filling is relatively simple, clean up the carious hole or defect, fill with filling material, and then take the light and other methods to make it harden. Dental implants, on the other hand, are relatively complex, requiring the implant to be placed in the alveolar bone first, and then the crown to be installed after a period of time, which will take about 3 to 6 months to complete.

3. Cost: Dental fillings are cheaper, usually costing about 100 to 500 dollars per tooth. Dental implants, on the other hand, are more expensive, usually costing around $2,000 to $10,000 per tooth.

4. Maintenance time: the maintenance time of dental fillings is about 1 to 10 years, while dental implants can usually last a lifetime.

Overall, dental fillings and dental implants are common solutions to dental problems, but there are differences in adaptation, operation methods, costs and maintenance time. The choice should be based on individual circumstances and doctor's recommendations.