I have 3 unit bridge xray show infection of 3rd tooth ,any chance extracted? cut bridge off from 3 unit bridge to safe other 2 1mine and one fake tooth? and later have implant in this empty space? or I have to take all bridge out?
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You have 3 options depending on where the piece is broken off:The best option is of course get a new bridge, the second best option is see a cosmetic dentist to repair the fracture via dental bonding, and check your bite. I have treated many patients with dental bonding for repair of porcelain...
Depends on how big the gap is. Sometimes we could add bone/ soft tissue (ridge augmentation) to plump the site again. you could see a periodontist for a consultation and explore surgical options.
The other doctors did not ask but why are you not a candidate for implants. There are very few patients who cannot have implants with the amazing technologies that we have at our disposal. As a 24 year old I would be uncomfortable bridging any of your front teeth. The average...