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Missing my right lateral incisor tooth. how to get the gap filled?

22 doctors weighed in across 12 answers
Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dental Implant?: Hands down, the best way to replace missing teeth is with an implant retained crown. This assumes sufficient space and bone. There are other alternatives. Step one would be to consult a local dentist in order to evaluate your specific situation and go over treatment options with you.

Answered 3/29/2014

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Dr. Alan Zweig answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Several ways: The most elegant, 21st century way to replace a missing tooth is with a titanium dental implant. You could also have a fixed partial denture (bridge) made, or you could have a removable tooth replacement made.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dental implant crown: A dental implant and associated implant are the most conservative solution to your problem. It could be a straightforward placement or if there is insufficient bone and soft tissue, grafting might be required first. Either way, no other teeth are involved and you get a functional and esthetic tooth! Good luck and make your decision based on the doctor's skill, not price cause it's your smile!

Answered 7/5/2014

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Missing lateral: If there is adequate bone and the adjacent teeth are in sound condition the best way to replace that particular tooth would be placement of a dental implant followed by a porcelain crown. Good luck

Answered 11/14/2014

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Dr. Datta Malyavantham answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Dental Implant: Consider Dental Implant as the first choice. Two requirements- bone volume and quality. Enough room to replace the missing tooth. You should consult dentist with implant expertise.

Answered 11/30/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a dentist: for examination, x-rays and treatment plan. Missing teeth can be replaced in a variety of ways. You may be a candidate for any one or all of them, depending on the circumstances and your individual needs.

Answered 11/22/2014

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DENTAL IMPLANT: There are a couple options to restore a missing front tooth. The cheapest is a flipper. Basically a one tooth removable denture that fills the gap. You may or may not be able to eat with it in place so first dates may be uneasy. The best by far that will not involve any other teeth and give you the best results is a dental implant. Don't look at cost. Look at investment.

Answered 12/18/2014

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Implant: Best tx is implant and crown. See a Prosthodontist for evaluation. good luck

Answered 2/18/2015

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Dr. Lokesh Rao answered

Specializes in Dentistry

3 good ways: In order from most conservative with highest success rate to lowest success rate and least conservative: 1) single narrow-bodied implant with emax crown. 2) resin-bonded zirconia Maryland bridge. 3) Full preparation bridge

Answered 5/28/2016

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Implant: The missing tooth can be replaced by a dental implant, bridge or partial denture. You need to discuss with your dentist the best option that would work in your situation.

Answered 4/25/2016

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Dr. Alexander Gamber answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Options, ask dentist: One option is a dental implant, advantages are no decay and don't bother adjacent teeth. This option depends on if you have enough bone to support the implant. You can also do a fixed partial denture/bridge. This is where you crown the teeth on either side of the space and have the fake tooth in between. You can also do a removable partial denture, snap on smile, or boomer bridge, and more.

Answered 2/18/2015

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Dr. Rafael Morales answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Several options: A missing lateral can be replaced in many ways, depending on factors such as how large the gap is, the way you smile, your bite, remaining teeth, budget, etc. The gap could be filled with a porcelain tooth supported on an implant, this is on the high end of the cost scale. You could also fill the space with a bridge, which is in the medium range, or a removable partial denture on the low end.

Answered 4/17/2016

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