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Came off on black ice on commute last week resulting in 2 crowns broken, one resulting in breaking root of tooth so had to be extracted, other crown shattered which needs replacing and other broken tooth had a facing and there isn’t much of that one left.
It would be at least a plate of 2 teeth (upper left 1 and 2 and possibly upper right 1)
Just weighing up options of costs vs expected life of bridge and implants.
Does the plate come loose on rough descents? I guess it depends a lot on the quality and fitment.
How long do dentures typically last ?
Thanks
I have most of my upper teeth on a plate due to motorcycle/ car interface in my youth - you want a stainless steel jobby that clips to your own teeth. Very secure and a lot less faff/ expense than implants...
As for longevity I’ve had these over 10 years and no reason to replace anytime soon.
yes. lost middle 2 teeth playing rugby in the 80's.
on my 2nd plate since then.
I have an upper plate with approx half my teeth on it. I use a small amount of fixative each night when I wash and clean it. Plate stays in place all day (and night) with no problems.
I did have the wires to hook round remaining teeth but found them an irritation and they kept hurting my tongue. They fell off and I didn't replace them.
Had this plate more than 10 years now and it's been trouble free.
4 upper teeth on a plate never had a problem (fixodent)
Depends if implants are possible, usually they dont do the very front ones because there is a risk of going too deep and opening up the sinus channel. I had the second from the front tooth (the one that looks like a vampire fang) replaced via implant and there was a risk with that one. All went well though and it should be good for life now. Just needs a check after ten years to make sure it stays tight, so another 6 years to go, and it came with a 20 year guarantee on the tooth.
I've never heard that about front teeth implants, my colleague has both front teeth implants and I have my second incisor implanted, no issues for either of us. Yes it was expensive but it should be a permanent solution
Front 4 teeth is a bridge, have lasted almost 30 years