dental implant or bridge for this situation?

by Boogies with Fish

okay my friend had a tooth with a small root because of developmental reason and its going to fall out soon and then she has 2 options, a bridge which can be done straight away and only cost £200 or get braces to go the other tooth in its house (because they are the incorrect way round anyway) and then get an implant (it would be next to the 2 front teeth) which would total in £4000. what would you do?

Answer by Cinnamon girl
Hi, I lost 9 and 10 ( I reckon the teeth have facts, two front teeth in any case) in a car wreck in 1979. The dentist let me know that I needed a bridge. He didnt mention any options but that was decades ago. I used that bridge in anticipation of 2004, and then got a new one because the ancient bridge looked ”dated”. I have been pleased with my bridges and they cost way less than implants! Had implants been available in 1979 I would have certainly gone that route. I would go with what your friend could afford, and what they are comfortable wearing. The bridge needs to be cleaned with floss or shot with a syringe of water to keep it clean, that and interrupt or seeds tend to lodge in everywhere the bridge meets the gum, these are the drawbacks. The ”new” bridge cost about $ 1600 with dental coverage.

Answer by jewels31
If money is not an issue I would certainly tell her to get the implant. There are a few reasons why this is the best option. When a bridge is done the tooth in front of the lost tooth and the tooth behind the lost tooth have to be prepped (or drilled on to reduce the tooth in size so the new bridge can fit closely) in order the place the bridge in house. A bridge is three crowns that are combined together with the replacement tooth in the middle. It is always the best option to leave healthy teeth, like the ones that will be prepped, in full without being drilled on. This will preclude future possible problems with these teeth due to deterioration from the prepping process. An implant does not affect the opposing teeth and is much stronger than a bridge. You risk less chance of breaking and future problems with an implant so if the funds are available to her that is the best option. Excellent Luck!

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