I used to have a bridge on my upper right

Q. Hi,I used to have a bridge on my upper right over 4 and 5 attached by crown to 6. I have since had to have tooth number 3 removed and now have a partial denture. Is it possible to have a new bridge made which will cover 3,4 and five attached to 6? All of my teeth are crowned and I still have a bridge on the lower left. Many thanks,Laura

A. This may be possible but the longer span bridges have a higher failure rate.  Implants may be a better option.

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This entry was posted on Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 at 4:38 amand is filed under Dr Caplan's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Dental Bridges, Q. Missing teeth.