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Cheyenne Advanced Dental Arts
L. Scott Brooksby, DDS, DICOI
Prosthodontist
8960 W. Cheyenne #190
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There are always alternatives in dentistry. The alternatives, however depend upon how
many natural teeth you have left.
You could do without teeth and use your tongue and gums. This works for many people,
but leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to appearances. Some foods still are not
within the realm of people in this category. The other option is to use dentures. There is a substantial difference in dentures that are
available. Generally, if you have had difficulty with dentures in the past your best
chances are with a Prosthodontist. His understanding of the forces that affect a denture
as well as the advanced training give you the best prospects. Many prosthodontists now
make upper dentures with a metal palate in the denture. This provides substantial
strength and much more room for the tongue. It is also much more comfortable. If you
later decide to have implants placed, the metal support makes the denture much stronger
and less likely to break. If there are teeth on both sides of the missing teeth, and if they are strong enough, a fixed
bridge can be designed that attaches to the teeth and is not removable. It requires the
teeth on either side to be crowned and this requires cutting the enamel off of the teeth and
then replacing it with porcelain and/or metal teeth. The cost is sometimes less than
implants. The cost for a bridge is usually between $700-1800 per tooth. For example, if
you lost one tooth, the bridge would involve that tooth plus the teeth on either side of the
space for a total of 3 teeth. The bridge would cost between $2100-5100. If there are not enough remaining teeth to support a fixed bridge, a removable partial
denture can be made to replace the missing teeth. There are a wide number of types of
partial dentures. The price can range from $300-2500 for a plastic partial. This is
usually considered a temporary partial. A partial with a metal substructure which is
designed to gain support and stability from the teeth will range between $800-3500. The
prices usually vary depending on the skill and training of the dentist. It is often possible to utilize the broken teeth as though they were dental implants. Dentures could
then be made that fit over these teeth. These are called overdentures. The advantage of
saving these teeth is that they can help prevent the jaw bone from dissolving away while
providing a more solid foundation for the dentures. Small ball shaped attachments can be
placed in these teeth and the denture can be snapped into place. This option is usually
close to 1/2 the cost of dental implants. Fluoride must be used in the overdenture to keep
the teeth from decaying. If you have any questions you may email us at
Scott@lvimplant.com or call for
a free consultation at
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