Can I get a dental bridge for lower Pre-Molar 1 and 2 after having them removed?

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Recently I have lost my 1st and 2nd molar in the lower right side. I broke them really bad by grinding and clenching in my sleep. I had to get them removed during COVID time as that was all the Dentist could do because they were not doing any major procedures. What are my best Options as right now I am a student and cannot afford dental implants. Can I get a dental bridge from lower Pre-Molar 1 and 2 for 1st Molar and wisdom tooth for 2nd Molar or is this not possible?

Roberto Arce, DDS · Answer

Hello, if you just had 1st and 2nd molar extracted, best recommendation is to have dental implants or a partial plate. Most of the biting forces are taken by bicuspids and molars, if there is nothing further back to anchor to do a fixed bridge, there is no way we could place a bridge. Doing a cantilever bridge would end up damaging the anchor teeth.

Sara Amini, DDS · Answer

Hi, it is not advised to replace 2 molars with a dental bridge.Moreover, wisdom tooth usually is not a good tooth to be base of a dental bridge. Also, bear in mind to get a bridge you will have to have 2 teeth on the side shaved which damage them permanently. It might be better to keep the gap or have a removable denture until you can afford dental implants.Dr Sara Amini, London, GB

Tarun Giroti, MDS · Answer

Hello!The bridge you plan to get done from the 1st premolar to the wisdom molar is a very long span bridge.The retention of the bridge depends on the height of the premolar and wisdom molar.Over a period of time the bridge can come off or spoil the other teeth.If you can get implants done,they are the best option.

Can I get a dental bridge for lower Pre-Molar 1 and 2 after having them removed?

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