Sandy came to us with a missing tooth and, after discussing her options, chose a resin-bonded bridge for a simple, non-invasive solution. With the support of her parents, Sandy now has a restored smile that can later be replaced with an implant when she’s older.
Sandy was a 16-year-old girl who came to us with a missing tooth. During her examination, we also noticed that her teeth were crowded. We asked Sandy if the crowding bothered her or made it difficult for her to clean between her teeth. She informed us that it didn’t bother her and that she could easily floss all areas of her mouth easily.
Treatment Options:
We explained that we could first align her teeth but we also informed her that wearing braces could increase the risk of tooth decay if she didn’t maintain good oral hygiene and a healthy diet. Sandy decided against braces and simply wanted to replace her missing tooth.
We presented her with two options:
When she stops growing, she will also be a candidate for a dental implant if she chooses.
Sandy’s Choice:
Sandy opted for the resin-bonded bridge. This type of bridge acts like a sticker and is attached to her teeth using dental adhesive. It requires no cutting of the surrounding teeth. The only risk is that the bridge could debond, but it can be easily re-cemented if needed.
As Sandy was a minor at the time, all discussions and treatment options were reviewed with her parents, who gave their final consent for the treatment. It’s important to note that all children under the age of 18 should attend dental appointments with a parent or legal guardian.
