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Visitor asks:

Hello. I am 40 years old. I am missing both upper central incisors and currently have them replaced with a temporary partial denture, which I have had for a very long time. I am already used to it and it does not bother me when wearing it, but because it is worn out it needs to be replaced. My dentist suggested a four-unit bridge fixed to the lateral incisors. Do you think the lateral incisors are strong enough to support the bridge, or should the bridge be extended to the canines? When my left lateral incisor contacts the lower teeth on biting, it is slightly mobile (not visible to the eye, but it can be felt minimally if I place a finger on the lateral incisor and canine). The dentist says this is within normal limits. Judging by the panoramic X-ray, both lateral incisors are fine. I am afraid that once the bridge is placed, the lateral incisor will be loaded even more and the situation will get worse over time. What should I do? Thank you very much for your answer.

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam!

I suggest placing two implants. This procedure avoids preparation and loading of the lateral incisors, let alone the canines.

Have a nice day!
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