Wineman Dental

Practicing since 1981

1701 N. Green Valley Parkway Suite 4D
Henderson, NV 89074 Office Website
Show Phone Number Fax: (702) 270-4900

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Wineman Dental Office Information

  • Office Hours

    Mon: 9:30am - 7pm
    Tues: 7:30am - 5pm
    Wed: 7:30am - 5pm
    Thurs: 7:30am - 5pm
    Fri: 7:30am - 1pm
    Sat: Closed
    Sun: Closed
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Questions & Answers

Bridge

I have a tooth that I had a root canal on back in the 80's. I have always had problems with this tooth after the root canal. I have had two apicoectomies. I went to the dentist today and was told that the root is broken and trying to safe the tooth is useless. My dentist suggested either a single tooth implant or a three tooth bridge. My question, is it possible to get a 2 tooth bridge? I don't want to crown 2 good teeth if I can get away with just one.

Anonymous Patient

The best solution to a one tooth problem is a one tooth solution--extract the tooth with a broken root and replace it with a the single implant with an abutment supported crown. I am assuming the non-restorable tooth is a molar--it may be possible to replace the extracted tooth with a monodont (http://www.dentalartslab.com/products-services/ceramics/dal-monodont%C2%AE-bridge/). Another option may to do a two unit bridge and have a rest on the premolar instead of preparing it for full coverage. And never forget that having the tooth extracted and doing nothing for a while is also an option. Best to ask your dentist what is possible and discuss all the options and their costs. Hope this helps

Joseph A. Wineman

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