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In some cases, you may be eligible to have an implant in a day, with a temporary crown placed over the implant. However, this may not be possible for a missing front tooth that bears a lot of weight and stress of biting and chewing.
An immediate removable denture, also known as a flipper, is an excellent interim measure to address the appearance of a missing tooth, while you heal and wait for the permanent crown. An immediate denture is not designed to last a long time like a regular denture, but it is designed to help get you through until your permanent tooth replacement option is available
Tooth-Supported Fixed Bridge
Another front tooth replacement option is a fixed bridge. A bridge consists of a pontic, or the crown in the middle replacing the missing tooth, and two anchors that cover the two adjacent teeth and are cemented into place. Bridges can last quite a while and also have a natural look and feel. However, if the adjacent teeth are healthy, a fixed bridge would require the “preparation” or shaving down, of those otherwise healthy teeth, which can potentially compromise their health in the long term, and those teeth may eventually require treatment or even replacement.
Maryland Bridge
A Maryland bridge is not a common treatment option, but it is available in the event that the adjacent teeth are healthy. This type of bridge consists of the pontic or crown in the center, and is attached to unprepared teeth by “wings” which are bonded to the teeth. This is also known as a resin-bonded bridge. This option helps to preserve the health of adjacent teeth and looks and feels more natural than a denture, but is not as durable as a fixed bridge or a dental implant.
Removable Partial Denture
A removable partial denture works the same way as the flipper described above, but is more durable and designed to last for years with good care. A denture, like a bridge, will not replace the absence of the tooth, and it is likely that the other teeth will shift closer together. This may cause gaps and the appearance and even the health of your other teeth.
The loss of a front tooth can be an emotionally charged event. No matter what, we are here to make sure you have the best possible care to help you restore the health of your original tooth if possible, and if not, to ensure you have the best information and options available to take action and feel comfortable and confident in your smile.
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