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In reply to the discussion: Has anyone here had a tooth (molar) implant before? [View all]Disaffected
(4,554 posts)is called a cantilever bridge and are not nearly as reliable as one attached on both sides. In any case, the adjacent tooth/teeth have to be ground down and capped and there is no space to get floss between them. Biggest downside however to a cantilever is they tend to fail more often - I have had a couple and would not recommend them as when they fail, the bridge has worked loose of the support tooth and/or the support tooth breaks which may result in it being lost as well.
Implants are the Cadillac treatment but, as others have mentioned, the procedure is quite arduous, especially if a bone transplant is required, and the cost is high.
You might also want to inquire as to where the transplanted bone comes from.
PS, might be worth looking into going to Mexico or Costa Rica for the procedure as prices are much lower there and, if you choose the dentist carefully, the quality is just as high as in the US. Maybe do it in conjunction with a vacation...