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implant alternative

  • 14-09-2012 11:11am
    #1
    augustus gloop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 810 ✭✭✭


    hi, i am missing both my front teeth. i was expecting to get a double implant, which i am not keen on as at the minute money is tight. went to the dentist who offered an alternative.
    basically, he will have 2 teeth made and cement them on to the 2 teeth either side. he says they will be rock solid, and a quicker and cheaper job.
    the thing is i am getting married next year and i can always come back in a year of 2 when there is a little more money about and get the implants.
    will this job be strong enough?


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  • #2
    Dianthus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 933 ✭✭✭Dianthus


    Without seeing the space, the adjacent teeth,& assessing your bite ect, no one can answer your question really definitively.
    Your best bet is to see another dentist for a second opinion.


  • #3
    georgieporgy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,927 ✭✭✭georgieporgy


    Sounds like your dentist is offering a maryland bridge as a pretty good medium term sort of reversible solution.

    Your other alternatives are a removable denture, or a fixed bridge where the adjacent teeth are filed down.

    I would personally go straight to implants. It will cost 4-5000. Why waste money on the maryland bridge now ( which does mess up the adjacent teeth ever so slightly). Your new spouse won't be that happy if you land him/her with a dental bill after the event.

    Spend less on the wedding and fix your teeth.simples:)


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