Hi, I Was Wondering Whether Braces Can Be Placed Over A Maryland Bridge?

Q.
Hello, I was wondering if you could help me? When I was 12 I had braces to open up a space. This space had to be opened up in order to compensate for my missing lateral incisors which had to be replaced with dental implants. Now I am 18 and have been told there is not enough space in the roots to place the actual dental implant and I have been advised to have even more orthodontic treatment, I am just wondering if the braces can be placed over the Maryland bridge I currently have and also how long it would take to open up roughly 4mm of space for dental implants to be placed? Any response will be greatly received, thank you.
A.
Hello, and thank you for your question, it’s always a pleasure. From what you have told me the bridges will have to be removed as they are attached to the teeth, making any movement with them on impossible. As a guide the space will take 12-18 month to open up. I hope this helps you. Dr Andrew Moore.
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