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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / September 2005bridge or implant
I have a capped tooth (on my upper jaw) that now has a fractured root. So, the root has to be removed and my options are a bridge or an implant. I have a capped tooth on one side (nicely done) and a natural tooth with a fairly deep filling on the other side. I hate the thought of ripping out the good cap and filing down the natural tooth for the bridge. On the other hand, I worry because the tooth is on the upper jaw that I may have to have that sinus lift etc. I wish this was more clear cut (bad teeth on either side or good teeth on either side). How can I make the final decision about which way to go? Thanks. (I'm hoping someone can help!) >I have a capped tooth (on my upper jaw) that now has a fractured root. So, >the root has to be removed and my options are a bridge or an implant. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >Thanks. Based on your description, I would lean towards a bridge. Cutting off an old crown is not too tough and the other tooth may benefit from a crown anyway. The trauma of the treatment could 'wake up a sleeping dog' and you might end up needing a root canal. Hard to say for sure (especially without seeing you in person). Fawks >>I have a capped tooth (on my upper jaw) that now has a fractured root. So, >>the root has to be removed and my options are a bridge or an implant. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >> >>Thanks. Thanks. I was worried that not being able to floss between teeth would drive me crazy. And, I thought getting an implant would mean I could simply cap the other tooth later if it needed it. However, I have no idea how traumatic an implant is on its own! >Based on your description, I would lean towards a bridge. Cutting >off an old crown is not too tough and the other tooth may benefit [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >>> >>>Thanks. "Thanks. I was worried that not being able to floss between teeth would drive me crazy. And, I thought getting an implant would mean I could simply cap the other tooth later if it needed it. However, I have no idea how traumatic an implant is on its own!" _________________ It is particularly important that you DO FLOSS under a fixed bridge. All you need is a floss threader to get the floss under the bridge so that you can floss "between" the teeth. It's easy to use and it's just routine, like brushing your teeth. Don't base your decision on perceptions of flossing. Flossing is still needed and easily accomplished whether a bridge or an implant is made. - dentaldoc |
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