Q.
I broke off my two front teeth when I was 12. They were crowned and I had both teeth for over 30 years. 9 years ago one tooth had to be pulled and an implant was placed. That was ok I had some bone loss so it took over a year to place the implant. Now the other tooth needs to be pulled and I’m faced with another implant or a cantilever bridge. I understand that the implant is more permanent but the cosmtic results won’t be very good. I have a very high smile line. I know and have been told my case is difficult. The specialist, of course, recommends the implant but my regular dentist believes the bridge could work very well for me. Have you had experience with this situation. If so, what would you recommend. Thank you for your time.
I broke off my two front teeth when I was 12. They were crowned and I had both teeth for over 30 years. 9 years ago one tooth had to be pulled and an implant was placed. That was ok I had some bone loss so it took over a year to place the implant. Now the other tooth needs to be pulled and I’m faced with another implant or a cantilever bridge. I understand that the implant is more permanent but the cosmtic results won’t be very good. I have a very high smile line. I know and have been told my case is difficult. The specialist, of course, recommends the implant but my regular dentist believes the bridge could work very well for me. Have you had experience with this situation. If so, what would you recommend. Thank you for your time.
