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My son lost his front tooth in a bicycle accident at the age of 11.He is now 16 and has just had a maryland bridge fitted as a temporary measure because he can\’t go on wearing his retainer with an artificial tooth all the time.(he\’s in the retainer stage of orthodontic treatment)I\’ve been told he needs to wait until he has fully grown for an implant at about 18 or 19 years old.This seems to be the best route,although his orthodontist said the trauma to his upper jawbone has left limited room for an implant and mentioned bone grafts,etc. This all sounded a bit horrific, so I then thought of a bridge later on instead.Would an implant be the best thing?What age?How do I choose a reliable dentist in our area(Peterborough).If I have to pay to get the best for him, I will.He has already had private orthodontic treatment to get the best from his teeth generally.I\’m finding it hard to get any real answers from anyone and people tell me conflicting things.Thank you for your time and help.,
My son lost his front tooth in a bicycle accident at the age of 11.He is now 16 and has just had a maryland bridge fitted as a temporary measure because he can\’t go on wearing his retainer with an artificial tooth all the time.(he\’s in the retainer stage of orthodontic treatment)I\’ve been told he needs to wait until he has fully grown for an implant at about 18 or 19 years old.This seems to be the best route,although his orthodontist said the trauma to his upper jawbone has left limited room for an implant and mentioned bone grafts,etc. This all sounded a bit horrific, so I then thought of a bridge later on instead.Would an implant be the best thing?What age?How do I choose a reliable dentist in our area(Peterborough).If I have to pay to get the best for him, I will.He has already had private orthodontic treatment to get the best from his teeth generally.I\’m finding it hard to get any real answers from anyone and people tell me conflicting things.Thank you for your time and help.,
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494
