I need to replace my bridge for 3 teeth

Q. Hello Dr Suri I’ve had a bridge at the lower rear left side of my mouth for many years and it needs replacing. It covers the area of 3 teeth. I have changed dentist who is recommending instead of having a new bridge,to have two crowns and a dental implant for the missing tooth in the middle. Is this the way forward?! Which do you consider to be the best option? I’m healthy in my mid-30\s.

 

A. Your dentist is giving you the best advice. If I was in the same situation as you I would have two separate crowns and an implant to replace the missing tooth. Bridges ultimately fail because you have 2 teeth supporting the weight of 3. You will be faced with a the problem later on in life so it is best to take the pressure off the adjacent teeth now and have an implant placed.
Kind Regards

Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
33 High Street, Wendover,
Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU
Tel: 01296 624163

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