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I have an old bridge that has chipped.My gums have receded with bone loss. Should I get a bridge or implants? (photo)

norah56
I'm 56yrs old w/ Osteopenia. Old bridge 15+ yrs Will a bridged or implants cease the bone loss & gum recession ? Currently the chipped bridge does not sit on my gum & big gap. In addition my gum is collapsed inward. Will the bridge look funny bc my gum is super receded?

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