Possible to Graph Bone Underneath a Bridge?

If you are considering a bone graft I would definitely remove the bridge before doing the procedure.  Your surgeon will be able to get a much better result by having the access and visibility to the area being grafted.  A nice temporary bridge can be made for you while you are healing.  Good luck. 

Yes, it is possible to do with out removing existing bridge.  But, much more difficult and can possibly limit a superior result. Probably better to make a temp bridge and  have the bone graft performed at the same time. By the way, having all individual teeth is better for hygiene and teeth longevity.  Best of luck, Martin Gorman, DDS  

If you are commited to treatment, it would be in your best interest to have the bridge removed and temporized whether you decide to have an implant or not.  If the fixed bridge is to remain in place, the surgeon will NOT have proper access to the surgical site.  He needs to methodically place the bone along with the soft tissue and sutures in a certain way.  It is more complex than one would realize and I would not diminish these procedures if you want the best result possible.  Good luck and let us know how things turn out.

You can graft under the bridge without removing it. However if you are going to get ready for an implant and you are committed to the treatment, then you will have to remove the bridge to do the implant. So if this is your choice then removing the bridge first, doing the grafting and placing a temporary bridge is the best option

Yes it can be done but not the best way or best results I suggest removing bridge place temporary bridge then do surgery with bone graft and may need a couple of new  temporary bridges and in 8-12weeks place the new bridge good luck

 

Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD     CEO Baystate Dental PC