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What to do if i am having a bridge to replace a missing tooth and have been, does anyone know if this will make the bridge weaker?
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Implant: Dental implant, regardless of age, is a better overall choice than a bridge to replace a lost tooth. Bridgework involves grinding at least two adjacent teeth to support the missing tooth replacement where an implant actually replaces the missing tooth without involving adjacent teeth. Studies are showing longer lasting success with implants compared to bridgework.
Answered 12/25/2013
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