kirakira8 has told you what I know about them. I would assume pricing depends somewhat on where you live.
Consider a bridge, much less expensive. Probably best if it is a molar.
In my case I had a molar pulled young 18 I think. I had nothing for quite a few years, then realized that the upper row of teeth were dropping into the open hole.
The I had a clip on (removable) type bridge made to fill the space.
That worked for a lot of years.
Then when having other crowns done, I had a triple crown done for that tooth. If you have never had a crown done, what they do is grind the molars on each side into pegs. Then three teeth are made in a row, and the two end ones are cemented over the pegs.
I have had mine in for around 25 years and the triple has only ever come loose one time. I have about 10 or 12 crowns. I have lost track. I cannot tell you at today's prices, what that would cost compared to the implant.
Call Dentists and price around. Good Luck....
2007-03-01 04:09:52
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answered by ? 7
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(recommended if ur missing any front teeth, if ur missing a back one it would probably be just as good getting a bridge or something to fill in the space just so your teeth dont shift..)
When teeth are missing, the bone that previously supported those teeth melts away, or deteriorates. This process is called bone resorption. The impact of deteriorating bone from complete tooth loss includes collapsed facial profiles, lost lip support, increased wrinkles around the mouth and the appearance of a pointed nose and chin that are too close together.
However, the bone can be preserved by replacing missing tooth roots with dental implants. Since the bone actually forms a strong bond to the implants, they can serve the same functions as natural tooth roots: a strong foundation for biting and chewing, and stimulation for the bone to hold it in place .
BONE GRAFTS
Over a period of time, the jawbone associated with missing teeth atrophies or is reabsorbed. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for placement of dental implants. In these situations, most patients are not candidates for placement of dental implants.
Today, we have the ability to grow bone where needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and esthetic appearance
2007-03-01 05:14:23
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he's working for you no longer any opposite direction around so i think of a expert is a great concept. if the hollow is from dropping a enamel, you may desire to be waiting to get an implant, if this is from enamel isolating, you may choose braces for a on a similar time as
2016-10-02 04:05:08
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They're expensive...they install posts first, in your gum, which heals for about six months. Then they can screw the tooth on top. They cost from 3500-4500 each.
2007-03-01 03:47:46
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