Victor Sanz, DDS

Once you have a fracture underneath the bone, you will get an infection and lose more bone. This happens slowly and sometimes quickly. This fracture may have affected the bone on the outside so some bone grafting may be needed to prevent gums from growing in through the crack. An implant will be your best option. You have natural teeth, so a glued temporary to the neighbor is also possible.

I prefer to perform separately. My success rate is higher. When you graft and implant, depending if closure of the gums and exposure of the bone, it may compromise the bone healing.

AndreM, I’m not sure what condition you started in and how many teeth with bone you had prior extractions, so I can’t really say if you were a candidate for our diamond bridges. They would be something along the lines of what I think you were looking for. I’m surprised at the amount of people/doctors going straight to these screwed in dentures.  At this point you have an implant overdenture that includes gum and teeth. These are your temporaries.  Afterwards, your options would include zirconium or the acrylic type which you have now. If you choose zirconium, the size and design will be similar. What your doctor should have explained was that the zirconium teeth appear very opaque and solid, while the denture teeth have some translucency that makes them appear more natural. Both types of materials have their pros and cons. Discuss this with your doctor.

If the teeth are in good condition, I would recommend saving the front 6 teeth. Most specialists love to trim down your bone and place 4 implants and screw in a denture. This is what is called the all on 4. It is quick and economic for the doctor. With diamond bridges we always work to keep your own bone so you avoid a denture like prosthesis. Remember, your natural teeth will let you know if you bit your fork accidentally, if the food is hot and how hard it is before biting. Less with implants. Get them evaluated.

Cost will depend on many factors. For example bone, number of implants, and type of teeth.

You have teeth that snap-on or diamond bridges that don’t come out.

Just to give a ball park, it can range from 10-20k+. A consultation to get familiar with your current condition would be best.