Ok so here is the dilemma I am running into. Its time to fill the whole where tooth number 3 was removed. I have the choice between getting an implant or getting a bridge. Right now I am in a basic tug of war between my periodontist and my dentist.
Dentist- He suggests since tooth number 2 and 4 are crowns, just get a bridge. He suggests that the sinus lift is too much work for two teeth surrounding the missing tooth that have crowns. Normally I would think he would want to do it since he will get paid but startled that he doesn’t suggest it.
Periodontist- He advices not to get the bridge as the other two teeth are still healthy and can run the risk of getting a cavity which then affects all the other teeth. In the end you will be paying more. But getting the implant means I need bone graft and sinus lift.
I am leaning more toward the implant as its just one tooth just weary on the sinus lift since I do suffer from sinusitis.
Yes I know the doctors know more than you guys but just looking for some opinions or insight.
once they are in you'll never think about them again. Long and expensive process but i have no regrets.
6 months wait after the bone graft to put the implant in, then 6 months after the implant to hang a tooth on it.
with the bridge you're looking at a couple of weeks
I've had no problems with the bridge loosening or having to get recemented or anything like that.
Both procedures were done over a decade ago.
I really can't recommend one over the other.
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sinus lift painful recovery?
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Finally got the implant below it in June. Long (1 year in total), arduous and expensive process but worth it in the end. Implant is awesome once it's in.
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sinus lift painful recovery?
Not really. Biggest challenge is you can't blow your nose for a week or two (!) or it could blast the bone (really, a fine powder) away.
wish i was sleeping but whatever. i have had other shitty procedures before. fucking teeth