Can I have a bridge supported on one side by implants and the other on tooth structure?

June 9, 2016
Asked By:billthebrown in Lake Bluff, IL

I have recently had implants done on 12 &13 (14-16 dont exist) I have a front 6 unit Bridge and Crown with 8-9-10 spanned by tooth structure on 11, 7 & 6. 11 had decay, My dentist is making a post. And we are thinking of replacing the bridge. And later doing the crowns on 12&13. My Question is can I have an 8Tooth bridge that is hooked up to my 2 implants on 12&13, and on Tooth structured 11,7&6. Spanning 8, 9 & 10?

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June 10, 2016

Answer: Mixing implants with teeth supporting a bridge. Can be done but case and technique specific.

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June 10, 2016

Answer: Mixing implants with teeth supporting a bridge. Can be done but case and technique specific.

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June 10, 2016

Answer: Bridge

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June 10, 2016

Answer: Bridge

June 10, 2016

Answer: Bridge attached to implant and tooth

June 10, 2016

Answer: Bridge attached to implant and tooth

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