“Can I get a bridge for my front teeth?”
I have a missing front tooth. Can I get a bridge for my front teeth?
9 Answers
A bridge is an excellent treatment option to replace a missing front tooth. Alternatively, a dental implant and crown can be considered, which would allow treatment to avoid involving adjacent teeth, especially if they are healthy.
Bridges are possible in the anterior teeth area, however many factors exist that can make a bridge, not the best or most esthetic option. Other options for replacing teeth are implants, partial dentures, or even a complete denture in some cases. Set up a time when you can sit down with your dentist and discuss all of the options and the pros and cons of each. And even get a second or third opinion if you want.
If the supporting teeth on which the bridge is made are in good health, then yes, you can get a bridge for your front teeth.
You have options pending your oral and general health.
1. Transitional removablepartial
2. Permanent Removable partial
3. Fixed bridge
4. Implant.
Best of the 4 is an implant .
1. Transitional removablepartial
2. Permanent Removable partial
3. Fixed bridge
4. Implant.
Best of the 4 is an implant .
Yes you can get a bridge for your missing front tooth. The better option is an individual implant. I would discuss both options and cost. Also the esthetic of both
If the teeth surrounding that bridge are in good condition and strong enough to support the space of missing tooth a dental bridge may be a good option for missing tooth replacement. The downfall to having a bridge is that you will need to drill on the surrounding teeth- even if they are otherwise healthy. Flossing, caring and maintaining a bridge is more tedious than your natural tooth or a single tooth replacement such as an implant. If one of the teeth involved in the bridge becomes decayed or has other problems, you will need to replace the entire bridge.