Re: Replace a tooth

Name: Dr. Nancy Khalaf
T1: baysfdental@sbcglobal.net
code: speedsl2
Date: 03 Jun 2009
Time: 13:49:09 -0700

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Melyssa, A bridge would be one way to remedy the problem of a missing tooth. When you do a bridge you have to take down the teeth on either side of the missing tooth -and place crowns on them- in order for the bridge to be able to be anchored. The other alternative for replacing missing teeth would be a dental implant. A dental implant is nothing more than a metal screw that is placed into the jaw bone. It acts as an anchor for a false tooth so you would not have to damage any of the surrounding teeth. The process would begin with you coming into the office and having a limited examination to see if you would be a good candidate for an implant. The next step would be having the implant placed into the bone by an Oral Surgeon, or a Prosthodontist. Once the implant is placed the implant will take about 3 months to connect with the bone and then at that time, you would come back here and we can construct a single crown on the implant to replace the missing tooth. When a dental implant restoration is completed, neither the patient or anyone else should have any hint that an implant is there, and not one of your own teeth. The cost of each one of these procedures varies from office to office, but a three unit fixed bridge costs roughly about the same as an implant and a crown. One technique is not inherently better than the other and each depends upon the dental health of the individual. All things being considering, I would usually prefer to place the implant and crown over the bridge, so healthy viable teeth don't have to be compromised. General oral hygiene tends to be better with implant cases over bridges since it is easier to clean the implant tooth. Please feel free to schedule a complimentary consultation with our office to see if you would be a good candidate for an implant. Our office hours are Monday through Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM. (415) 333-2308 Thank You, Dr. Nancy Khalaf

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