Hello!
I have a bridge in the upper left jaw that is supported by the second premolar and wisdom tooth. They have now found that the wisdom tooth under the bridge has fractured, and my dentist told me she cannot help me and that the tooth has to be removed. I would like to know what the bridge could then be supported on if I lose the wisdom tooth, if a bridge can be made at all, and of course the price of the procedure.
Thank you for your answer and kind regards.
Marija

Dear Madam!

Since the last abutment of the bridge has failed, we can no longer make the same type of bridge. The last tooth in the row is therefore the second premolar, which can be considered a shortened dental arch. The solutions are as follows:
-a partial denture (removable restoration), if the dental arch is also incomplete on the other (homologous) side.
-a cantilever, meaning extension of the dental arch by one tooth, but in this case the construction must be extended toward the first premolar and at least two abutment teeth included; this is quite a radical procedure if the first premolar or even the canine is intact.
-placement of one, or preferably two, implants and fixed prosthodontic reconstruction of the entire side.
We can discuss the cost when you decide on the type of treatment and after a clinical examination and review of a panoramic X-ray. Please call us.

Have a nice day!