Bridge work needed
Added: March 02, 2009 - 5:33 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Tacoma, WA
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Case Summary
Bridge
Teeth: 13
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: January 2009
Last Cleaning: 3 years ago
Case Description
I have a broken tooth that needs to be extracted. The Dentist told me that I will also need to have bridge work done, I did not want a implant because it is to expensive. I have insurance, but I only had 3 fillings done and x-rays, but I am almost maxed out on my insurance! My estimate is about $1800 out of pocket, I would like a payment plan or some other arrangement. I am currentl using Bright Now in Tacoma.
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Reply: Bridge work needed
added: March 02, 2009 - 6:27 PM
Cost Estimate: $3000-4000
An implant would be your best choice to replace missing tooth. It does not require to prep the teeth on both sides of the missing tooth. It should be compareable in price with a bridge - $3000-3600 for a three unit bridge or single tooth implant with a restoration (crown) on top of it.
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