What kind of restorations might replace missing teeth?
There are many options for replacement of teeth, with varying fees for service: • Bridge: One or two teeth are replaced by having a tooth made of metal anchored on either side by crowns on the adjacent teeth. • Complete Upper Denture: All teeth are missing in the upper arch. • Complete Lower Denture: All teeth are missing in the lower arch. • Immediate Denture: The denture is made prior to extraction and is fitted right after teeth are extracted. This procedure is more expensive and will need replacement at the patient’s expense, usually within one year. • Removable Partial Denture: Some teeth are missing and the denture fits onto two or more remaining teeth. • Processed Reline: A denture is relined with acrylic to accommodate the new shape of the gums following extraction or subsequent shrinkage of the gums. • Implant: One or more teeth are replaced by inserting metal posts into the upper or lower jaw. A crown, bridge or denture is attached to the metal post(s). What is the cost of ex
