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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / February 2005Which are better: Bridges or single crowns?
When it comes to three implants in a row, is it better to cap the implants with bridges or with a single crown for each implant? Which ones are less apt to fail? Pros and cons? Price seems to be the same. Thanks for any input  SignatureJames - >When it comes to three implants in a row, is it better to cap the implants >with bridges or with a single crown for each implant? Which ones are less [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Thanks for any input Three implants with the center one slightly out of line will create a tripod effect if the restoration is a 3-unit bridge. .. Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S. Troy, Michigan, USA I am writing on a Tablet-PC,so forgive me if the PC misreads my handwriting. >>Thanks for any input > >Three implants with the center one slightly out of line will create a >tripod effect if the restoration is a 3-unit bridge. Clever. I never thought of that. Joel >.. >Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S. > >When it comes to three implants in a row, is it better to cap the implants > >with bridges or with a single crown for each implant? Which ones are less > >apt to fail? > Three implants with the center one slightly out of line will create a > tripod effect if the restoration is a 3-unit bridge. > .. > Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S. > Troy, Michigan, USA I assume this would be a screw-retained case as opposed to a cemented one? Or does it not make a difference? Thanks SP SignatureNot a real Addy, yet Screw retained abutments, bridge can be cemented or screw-retained. Imagine all three implant abutments ending up in a line, but the root form implants beneath have the center one tipped to one side to create a tripod. Much more stable to lateral forces. Signature~+--~+--~+--~+--~+-- Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S. Troy, Michigan, USA .................................................... This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only. Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect your health. ...................... > >> >When it comes to three implants in a row, is it better to cap the [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Thanks > SP > Screw retained abutments, bridge can be cemented or screw-retained. Imagine > all three implant abutments ending up in a line, but the root form implants > beneath have the center one tipped to one side to create a tripod. Much > more stable to lateral forces. Ah-Ha!!! Yes this makes sense. Thanks SP SignatureNot a real Addy, yet > When it comes to three implants in a row, is it better to cap the implants > with bridges or with a single crown for each implant? Which ones are less [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Thanks for any input That's like asking what's better apartments or condominiums? |
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