I have fractured my tooth root do I need a denture

Q. My post crown fell out last week and when I went to the dentist he said that I had fractured my root and the only option was to remove the root and have a partial denture fitted - is this correct advice?

A. If the root is fractured, then the only option is to have it extracted.
Privately you have the option to fill the space with a bridge or an implant. On the NHS a partial denture is available.

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF

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