Re: why an implant and not a bridge?

From: Dr Steve (nospam_at_home.net)
Date: 07/08/04 

Date: Thu, 08 Jul 2004 20:13:20 GMT

Because if you overstress those teeth, a cemented bridge will often break
off a tooth under the bridge retainer. You then have to pay for three teeth
again. If you have an implant and break something, only the one tooth needs
to be re-done. 

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Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S.
Troy, Michigan, USA
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"h00ligan" <nomail@here.com> wrote in message
news:2004070814425043658%nomail@herecom...
> missing a first molar from about 5 years ago... just had an empty hole.
>
> why do most dentists recommend an implant instead of a bridge,
> especially since the 2nd molar has a deep filling and would
> cosmetically at least function better with a crown...
>
> to bridge wouldn't you  file the bicuspid and second molar and lay a
> bridge across all 3.. sorry i don't kow the technical terms
>
>

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