Q. I have four implants ready to add the bridge to. I seem to have a different opinion from my dentist, in that I would prefer 3 individual shorter bridges rather than one full one. I will have both cannine teeth crowned to be included and retain a crowned tooth either side at the back. I thought smaller ones would be easier to clean and if some problem develops I may not loose everything particularly as expensive. What is your view?,
A. On 4 implants it is normal to place a full arch bridge but we would design it so it can be unscrewed from time to time to check and review underneath. If you was having 8 implants plus we would then make individual bridges.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton Manchester, M41 8GN
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250
UK Practice of the Year 2007
