High risk bridge.

[JBO]

Hi.
I need to find an "out of the box" thinking dentist who can be creative in designing me a bridge.
I live in Surrey/Hampshire, willing to travel.
My husband is a retired prosthodontist from the US.
So, missing teeth 15, 16.
14 restored with filling, 17 RCT and broken quite flat to gum, good roots.
Implants not an option as pneumatised sinus needing grafting.
Denture not an option.
Thinking a split or conventional gold post core on 17, bridge to 14 with possible finger rest into 13...
Thoughts......
Julie

 

[honestdoc]

Prosthodontists specialize in restorations you are seeking. I do not like bridges in general because of the destruction of abutment teeth and would never recommend cantilever bridges. Conventional bridges can work as long as the bone and abutments are in good shape and there are contraindications for implants. Well-done bridges can fail if you get cavities and or gum disease (permanent bone deterioration).