I'm missing an upper 2nd bicuspid and 1st molar. I have crowns on the
1st bicuspid and 2nd molar. I consulted a surgeon(I'll get another
opinion) and he said that it would need a sinus lift then implants.
Now this is very time consuming(1 1/2 years to completion).
Would a 4 tooth bridge be easier or better? I already have the
adjacent teeth crowned so it wouldn't mean grinding healthy teeth down
and they both appear strong. What are the pros and cons? Don't
consider cost.

Thank-you

On 18 Oct 2004 18:42:23 -0700, (John) wrote:

>I'm missing an upper 2nd bicuspid and 1st molar. I have crowns on the
>1st bicuspid and 2nd molar. I consulted a surgeon(I'll get another
>opinion) and he said that it would need a sinus lift then implants.
>Now this is very time consuming(1 1/2 years to completion).
>Would a 4 tooth bridge be easier or better? I already have the
>adjacent teeth crowned so it wouldn't mean grinding healthy teeth down
>and they both appear strong. What are the pros and cons? Don't
>consider cost.
>
>Thank-you

Was this my mouth, I would want the implants. The reason for this is I
HATE FLOSS THREADERS. I think a removable partial denture for a year
and a half would be better than 10 or 20 years of floss threaders.
Also, if the implants fail, you can always get a bridge!

Dental end-user,
Adenosine

It depends on why you lost the two teeth, how much tooth structure remains
on the two crowned teeth (under the crowns), whether or not RCT has been
done, the length of the span of missing teeth, the height of the bone on the
crowned teeth, the presence (or absence) of any periodontal concerns, the
amount of attached gingiva present, presence or absence of any night-time
clenching habits, etc. If possible get the implants. Less potential things
to go wrong. All you would have to be concerned with would be getting the
surgery done and having it heal. With the bridge, you have to worry about
the restoration, the bone on each supporting tooth, breakage of the
supporting teeth, food getting stuck underneath, etc.

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Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S.
Troy, Michigan, USA
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This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only.
Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on
the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you
in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect
your health.
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> I'm missing an upper 2nd bicuspid and 1st molar. I have crowns on the
> 1st bicuspid and 2nd molar. I consulted a surgeon(I'll get another
> opinion) and he said that it would need a sinus lift then implants.
> Now this is very time consuming(1 1/2 years to completion).
> Would a 4 tooth bridge be easier or better? I already have the
> adjacent teeth crowned so it wouldn't mean grinding healthy teeth down
> and they both appear strong. What are the pros and cons? Don't
> consider cost.
>
> Thank-you