Just a follow up to my post concerning Implant vs. Bridge.

I received a second opinion with a very good surgical firm in my general
area.  After viewing all of my x-rays, from 35 years ago to present and
including bone grafting if necessary, the total estimated cost is $2345 (a
far cry from my original message below).

Deduct $475 if bone graft is not necessary.

I am scheduled for treatment later next month.

Thank you for all of your suggestions and comments.

RFB

Original Post

Here is my situation.... I am 54 years old and some 35 years ago I was in an
automobile accident and snapped off my left front tooth (9) and dislodged my
right front tooth (8).

I had a gold post and cap put into the remaining portion of tooth 9 and a
root canal and oral surgery on tooth (8).  Since then, I have had 2
additional root canals on (8).

Now the time has come that I must loose my right front tooth (8) due to
resorbtion.  While it is very tight, I have had significant bone loss.  My
oral surgeon would like to do an implant however, it will take almost a
year, and about $10,000 plus.... some speculation due to the bone loss, even
after grafting is complete.

I am looking for suggestions about a bridge as my other surrounding teeth
are very healthy.

rfbnh@msn.com