I am planning to get one of my front teeth extracted and replaced with an implant. The oral surgeon told me that I would need to get either a flipper or Essix appliance from my dentist to wear for 6-7 months throughout the process. After researching both, they sound awful. I think a Maryland bridge sounds like a much better option. Any reason I can't do this? How expensive are they? Since this is just temporary, can a cheaper temporary version of the MD bridge be made?
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Answer: Cost is usually why Maryland bridges aren't used temporarily
In most cases, the root canal procedure can be performed through the bridge crown. So, the bridge does not always need to be removed.If there is decay under the bridge and the bridge needs to be removed, then you have 2 options-Root canal followed by new bridge OR-Root canal and crown for the...
Thank you for your inquiry. We're sorry to hear about your discomfort. This is a great question. Overall, you should not be experiencing discomfort when you bite, but your teeth/gums may need more time to heal. Although you should be able to bite into food with your new restorations, it's...
Thank you for your inquiry and time in submitting your photo. Anytime you do a restoration, it could alter your speech since it's something new in your month and even the smallest change may cause you to have to "re-train" your tongue and how to speak and enunciate. If a restoration is b...
