I don’t have many teeth left can I use a bridge

Q. I don’t have many teeth left only a few bottom teeth of which i need a tooth at the very end of my front lower teeth would it be possible to put a bridge with only one tooth next to it ?

 

A. It is possible to attach abridge to a single tooth - we call this a cantilever bridge. However, a bridge may not be the best option for you as the teeth that support bridges require good bone support and strong remaining tooth structure. If you only have a few teeth left then it is possible that a bridge might only worsen your situation. Often the underlying cause of a large number of teeth being lost is gum disease. this needs to be treated first before embarking on bridge work. It may be a better solution to remove your remaining teeth and provide you with implant supported dentures (or even fixed bridge to the implants). Obviously a full assessment of your mouth is required before any of these decisions could be made.

Dr Julian Caplan BDS
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street,
St. Albans, Hertfordshire.
AL1 3EN

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