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Implant and bridge?

  • 31-05-2011 7:45pm
    #1
    Offy
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    My gf has three teeth missing from the top of her mouth, they are the back three (wisdom and the two beside the wisdom). Would it be possible to get one implant and a bridge to fill in the gap? If so what would the app. cost of this be? If thats not possible what would be the norm to fill in the gap?


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  • #2
    Oral Surgeon
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    Offy wrote: »
    My gf has three teeth missing from the top of her mouth, they are the back three (wisdom and the two beside the wisdom). Would it be possible to get one implant and a bridge to fill in the gap? If so what would the app. cost of this be? If thats not possible what would be the norm to fill in the gap?

    Couldn't quote without more clinical info...
    Lots to consider here...
    First thing is to forget about the wisdom tooth, it is rare to consider replacing that.
    Then you are left with a 2 tooth space at the back. This can be replaced by a denture, not a bridge or 2 implants. Implants in this area usually require some form of a bone graft (beside the implant or in the maxillary air sinus) this air sinus becomes bigger with age and the longer the teeth are missing...
    Best to get a consultation as without having a proper look- we can only guess at a cost...
    Good luck,
    OS


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