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Implant vs ????
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Implant vs ????
by tobybul, Feb 16, 2009 09:07AM
I have a tooth crown towards the front (next to one insissor) that may need replacement soon. Been this way for 7+ years and it came off a year ago since the tooth inside started going bad. My present dentist glued it back on at its held for a year so far. Dentist tells me that she may not be able to reglue it back on if it breaks off again.
We are discussing options such as implants and bridge. I am just wondering if there are other better options out there that is not as costly as implants. I have 2 dental insurances but implants are usually not fully covered. I still will have some major out of pocket expense.
I also don't know if a bridge would be a good way to go?
Any suggestions or thoughts..
We are discussing options such as implants and bridge. I am just wondering if there are other better options out there that is not as costly as implants. I have 2 dental insurances but implants are usually not fully covered. I still will have some major out of pocket expense.
I also don't know if a bridge would be a good way to go?
Any suggestions or thoughts..
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Dental implants are not the least expensive option. Patients may choose a removable bridge which is generally disliked by many, fixed bridge that requires tooth structure to be removed from the adjacent teeth, implant and no treatment.
Your dentist should be able to provide a financial look at the different options as well as the best option and alternatives to your specific case.
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