Generally speaking, lateral incisors are not strong enough anchors for a
bridge. They fail over time. There will be too much pressure on these teeth. We
have seen this in our patients for the last 28 years who had lateral bridges
done years ago.Your options might include:
Extend a bridge to the...
There are
some cases, depending on each patient’s case, where it could be done. The
regular way to perform it is implant on implant, but there is also that option.
If you could post your X-ray it would be easier to answer for your specific
case.
Your dentist is following the right path, the first thing to assess is if the teeth that are holding the bridge are still restorable, and from what I understand the only way to find out is by removing the bridge and getting all the decay out.
If the teeth can be restored you can get a new...