Would the replacement of four lower incisors (recently broken to the gum line due to cavities from eating sugar chewing gum and then biting on a hard food) generally be better with a 6 unit, canine to canine, fixed bridge or with four implants? Thank you in advance.
June 13, 2018
Answer: 4 implant or 6 unit bridge to replace 4 lower incisors. I would recommend the implant route vs a six unit bridge or 4 root canals, 4 posts, and 4 crowns, provided there is adequate bone. Advantages of implants are that they will never decay and they stimulate your bone so that it will never resorb or shrink after extractions. Four individual implants restored with four crowns will allow for natural flossing, whereas with a bridge, you will need to use a floss threader. A six unit bridge most likely will not last indefinitely. If and when it comes time to replace it, you will be dealing with the expense of replacing 6 teeth.If you choose the implant route, be sure that they are placed in the correct position to allow for proper positioning of the crowns that will need to be made to restore your lost teeth. Implants should last indefinitely if they are placed and restored properly. If there is ever a problem, you will most likely be dealing with the cost of one tooth, not six.
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June 13, 2018
Answer: 4 implant or 6 unit bridge to replace 4 lower incisors. I would recommend the implant route vs a six unit bridge or 4 root canals, 4 posts, and 4 crowns, provided there is adequate bone. Advantages of implants are that they will never decay and they stimulate your bone so that it will never resorb or shrink after extractions. Four individual implants restored with four crowns will allow for natural flossing, whereas with a bridge, you will need to use a floss threader. A six unit bridge most likely will not last indefinitely. If and when it comes time to replace it, you will be dealing with the expense of replacing 6 teeth.If you choose the implant route, be sure that they are placed in the correct position to allow for proper positioning of the crowns that will need to be made to restore your lost teeth. Implants should last indefinitely if they are placed and restored properly. If there is ever a problem, you will most likely be dealing with the cost of one tooth, not six.
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June 13, 2018
Answer: MANY FACTORS TO CONSIDER Assuming that your lower four incisors are not salvageable and absolutely need to be removed the best solution for replacement depends on many factors. How strong the canines are; if finances are a factor, and the periodontal health, and the supporting bone remaining should all be considered. A six unit bridge works great if the canines have good bone support and are sound teeth and this would generally be the easiest and the least expensive solution. If the canines are not in good health then two implants and a 4 unit bridge would be a good alternative. Four implants and four crowns might be the best solution if there is adequate room, but generally this will be more expensive and usually not necessary since the lower incisors are teeth which do not receive a great deal of force. I would suggest finding a highly trained and experienced general dentist who is trained in all aspects of dental care to help you make the best decision. If the dentist does not do root canal therapy or periodontal treatment you may get an opinion that would lean towards implants.
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June 13, 2018
Answer: MANY FACTORS TO CONSIDER Assuming that your lower four incisors are not salvageable and absolutely need to be removed the best solution for replacement depends on many factors. How strong the canines are; if finances are a factor, and the periodontal health, and the supporting bone remaining should all be considered. A six unit bridge works great if the canines have good bone support and are sound teeth and this would generally be the easiest and the least expensive solution. If the canines are not in good health then two implants and a 4 unit bridge would be a good alternative. Four implants and four crowns might be the best solution if there is adequate room, but generally this will be more expensive and usually not necessary since the lower incisors are teeth which do not receive a great deal of force. I would suggest finding a highly trained and experienced general dentist who is trained in all aspects of dental care to help you make the best decision. If the dentist does not do root canal therapy or periodontal treatment you may get an opinion that would lean towards implants.
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