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Extraction and bridge

What usually happens from an extraction to a finished bridge, and how the bridge is cleaned afterward.

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1 of 5Next, exam
  1. Next, exam
  2. Next, panoramic xray
  3. Next, simple extraction
  4. Next, bridge
  5. Next, cleaning

A front-tooth gap between healthy neighbors is treated differently than a gap next to teeth that already need crowns.

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Do the two neighbor teeth need work anyway, or would they only be shaped for the bridge?

What usually happens · 43215 ·

  1. Dental examD014050 of 100 paid $35 to $50
  2. Panoramic X-rayD033050 of 100 paid $30 to $70
  3. Tooth extractionD7140~$195
  4. 8 to 12 weeks
    BridgeD6740D6245~$570

    What do the neighbor teeth need?

    Front tooth, healthy neighbors
    Maryland (bonded) bridge
    Neighbors already need crowns
    Bridge
    Implant instead
    Extraction, implant and crown
  5. Teeth cleaningD1110~$100

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