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Hey, Ok I will try my best to explain the case, as I need advice from an Implantologit/dentist...
I have had two teeth missing at the left side for year, and had a bridge fitted years after the teeth came out. The gum has receded inward but not upward, so there is a crevace/ dip across the gum o the cheek side where the roots would have been. The problem I have with the bridge is that it seals this dip / crevace and when I talk it creates a suction/air bubble situation with the inside of my cheek and the crevace. I have tried making a gap beteen the bridge and the gum to release air, with limited results. I am really tired of this problem as every solution to it seems to present other problems. I have had a cat scan and there is enough bone for implants. But my issue is, two implants would no doubt produce the same result as the bridge. But I do wonder whether one implant would help - I mean take out the bridge and only replace one tooth (nearest the front so my smile isnt unsightly) and have the other as a gap, and so not sealing the dip in the gum and creating an air pocket. However, I know this is probably not the done thing as a gap allows for the teeth to migrate towards it. I would see this however as a lesser evil.
So my question is, is this a viable solution, is there another solution? I have tried a removable gingival mask, it was great, but didnt stay put long enough. adding to the bridge with gradia or whatever its called (sorry) presents problems with cleaning, so thats off the menu. Im running out of ideas really. If there is no solution im seriously considering having the bridge removed and living with the gap.
Sorry for the looooong message, but it is quite a difficult problem to explain. I hope I have been able to!
Many thanks for your thoughts on this
cheers
Chris
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