Dear Sir/Madam!
I am 31 years old. Seven years ago a private dentist made three separate "crowns" for teeth 5, 6 and 7 in the upper left. In the summer the middle tooth 6 broke and the remaining part of the tooth had to be extracted. I now have a gap at the site of tooth 6, while the two neighbouring teeth have artificial crowns. The dentist suggested a bridge.
Because I started wearing fixed braces four years ago (I wore them for two years), and for the past two years I have still had a wire on the inner side from the left canine to the right canine, and because I have already invested a great deal in my teeth, I would like to know how the above problem could best be solved aesthetically, as I do not want the bridge supports to be visible. I have a very delicate face and a broad smile, so this bothers me a lot. My orthodontist says he must not remove the wire until the missing tooth is replaced, otherwise my teeth would start moving. I am also interested in the approximate price.
Thank you for the time you have given me and kind regards.
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
The gap can be restored in two possible ways. The classic and most commonly used option is a bridge. To some extent this is also a logical and rational solution, because the abutment teeth have already been prepared, so we would not cause additional damage. The solution is quick, durable and aesthetic.
Placement of a dental implant is the second option. This does not burden the neighbouring teeth. If the anatomical and other conditions are suitable, implantation is a good, durable and aesthetic solution. The procedure takes more time than the first option; good osseointegration of the implant can sometimes take as long as six months. Only after this period can the implant be loaded with a dental crown.
Prices:
-EUR 210 X 3 = EUR 630 (metal-ceramic bridge)
-EUR 350 X 3 = EUR 1050 (all-ceramic on zirconia)
-EUR 750 (implant) + EUR 420 (crown on implant) = EUR 1170.
Have a nice day!