Can you make a bridge from an implant tooth ?!
Question:
Can you make a bridge from an implant tooth ?
I am missing too many teeth on the lower side ( 2 molars on the left , 2 molars+one premolar on the right ) can't afford to put 5 implants , I was wondering if I put one implant on each side and then make a bridge with the implant and my good teeth , would it be an option ? And would it be cheaper than an implant? How much is a bridge ?
Answers:
A bridge supported on one end with an implant and the other end with a tooth is not ideal.
An implant does not move at all since it is directly imbedded in bone. A natural tooth on the other hand has some give when you bite on it-- a tooth is connected to the jawbone through a ligament that has some flex in it. So if one end of the bridge does not move while the other end does when you bite on it, the bridge might work itself loose over time.
That's why it's best to have a bridge supported wholly by implants or wholly by natural teeth, rather than mix the two. It can be done, but you need to understand the longevity would be questionable.
Hope this helps.