I split one of my molars in two because I didn't get it crowned after having a root canal. I was considering a bridge or an implant, but they are way too expensive for me right now.
Could the dentist make me a denture with one tooth on it to fill in the gap?
Also, can I leave the denture in there all the time? Or will I have to take it off at night? How much would a denture like this most likely cost?
2007-12-03 23:46:53 · 2 answers · asked by Qrious 2 in Health ➔ Dental
YES, YOU CAN HAVE A PARTIAL DENTURE MADE TO REPLACE 1 TOOTH.
YOU CANNOT JUST LEAVE IN INDEFINITELY. IT MUST BE TAKEN OUT AT NIGHT AND CLEANED EVERY DAY.
THE COST VARIES FROM DENTIST TO DENTIST. THIS IS KNOWN AS A NESBIT BRIDGE. DENTISTS WOULD RATHER NOT MAKE THESE BECAUSE SOME PATIENTS GET LAZY FORGET TO TAKE THEM OUT AT NIGHT AND END UP SWALLOWING THESE.
2007-12-04 02:39:18 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well that's a bummer, next time your (or anyones) dentist tells them they need a crown/filling/root canal it's for a good reason, don't ignore them!
yes, you can get a partial denture made for any area. there are hard partials and flexible partials. usually $1,200 or more
there are also 'flippers' which are similar to an orthodontic retainer but have a tooth attached to them. these are only supposed to be temporary though. a few hundred dollars
2007-12-04 01:05:43 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle - Dental Hygienist, USA 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋