Can I have a dental implant after having a bridge fitted

Q. Is it possible to get a dental implant even after having a dental bridge fitted? I had a bridge fitted to cover a single missing front tooth in january 2008 but I’m unhappy with the results. I’m also concerned that I may have left it too late as I’ve noticed that my gum tissue has receeded where the original tooth once was. Please could you advise?

A. Many thanks for your enquiry, firstly its never to late to have an implant, but we need to look at the recession around the site where you lost the tooth. If this is large then sometimes to provide a good result aesthetically a bone graft procedure is needed, this is too bulky the area out and regain the loss of recession. The best idea would be to have a consultation with a implantologist to discuss this as an option further. Hope this is helpful.
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