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Is a dental bridge safe to put next to an implant?

13 doctors weighed in across 9 answers

Yes: Provided the teeth supporting the bridge are healthy and the there is the appropriate space between the implant and the the tooth supporting the bridge.

Answered 9/13/2014

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Dr. Louis Sterling answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Yes: Thing to remember is not to have natural teeth connected to the dental implant. The implant fuses to the bone while the tooth has a ligament between the root and the bone acting as a micro shock absorber. The implant cannot move while the natural tooth can move within its socket. The 2 shouldn't be connected. They should be separate and independent.

Answered 1/13/2015

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Dr. Joseph Greenberg answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Yes.: Especially one that is well designed to facilitate daily biofilm control.

Answered 3/27/2013

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Yes: I am assuming you are referring to a fixed bridge (something that doesn't come out) however, there is no problem with a removable partial denture next to a dental implant that has restored crown on it.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Usually: If the dental bridge you are considering is a permanent one, it is safe to say that dental implants are placed next to natural teeth on a regular basis. If the "bridge" is actually removable, there are further considerations.

Answered 7/14/2013

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Yes: A dental bridge should not effect the longevity of an implant as long as it does not compromise the tissue or bone around the implant.

Answered 10/8/2013

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Dr. Andres Carbunaru answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Prosthodontics

Yes, it is perfect: There is not contraindication to place a bridge next to an implant.

Answered 4/12/2013

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Dr. Bolivar Luperon answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Bridge Next to Imp: If you are referring to having a conventional bridge next to an implant crown, yes. No problem expected.

Answered 1/2/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Of course: It is a separate restoration. Shouldn't be any issue.

Answered 1/22/2015

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