“Should I get an implant for a front missing tooth?”
I have a missing front tooth. Should I get an implant for a front missing tooth?
5 Answers
Answer: Thank you for asking this great question! As long as you have a good amount of and sounded bone, and if you DO NOT have any underlying healthy condition, such as osteoporosis, non-controllable diabetes and/ or high blood pressure, recent organ transplant surgery or active gum disease, then it is your own preference to get an implant for a front tooth. Assuming you have no any healthy conditions mentioned above, then implant is a good choice. Unlike a conventional fixed dental prosthesis ( also known as bridge), in which the patient will sacrifice a minimum of two adjacent teeth in order to have a fixed bridge to replace one missing front tooth. The advantage of have a single unit dental implant front tooth is that the adjacent teeth will be spare from being trimmed down in the preparation stage. I hope that this will be of helpful to you!
Yes, an implant is a great option if there is sufficient bone. Sometimes the process is longer than just one appointment. Another option if there is not good quality bone is to have a bridge fabricated. A full comprehensive exam is recommended for proper evaluation.