Q. Please help.My son needs his front tooth due to an abcess.Hes having a maryland bridge fitted.Our dentist is doing the work but a specialist is doing the implant.We thought this would last 2-4 years then have the implant if the gap was packed or something? The bridge is costing about £500.Our dentist said last week my son should have the implant within 6 months.Also his gum is damaged and goes up,is there anything we could do,he was told it would cost thousands.All this is due to an assalt and its very upsetting for us both so could you please help us to understand this procedure..I go to see my dentist today when i could ask a few more questions.Thank-you,
A. If cost is an issue he could try keeping the bridge for longer before committing to the implant, you could also check with the criminal injuries board to see if compensation is possible
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494
