Flexible dentures - what experiences do people have

[zeezee22]

Hi

I have been having problems with one of my front teeth as I had root canal about 10 years ago and recently 3 months ago had a retreat which did not work. I have now had an apicectomy and recovering from that now, but understand that at some point, I will probably lose this tooth. I do not want to have implant or a bridge, but would consider a flexible denture replacement.

What experience does anyone have about the flexible materials used in the denture. Has anyone an experience they can share with me? I do not want an implant, as they eventually will fail and do not want a bridge as they ruin even more teeth. The flexible denture could be the option if this is a comfortable alternative for now. it is so hard to decide as this is the only tooth I would have missing in my mouth, would it be difficult to have a flexible denture for one tooth?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me with advice and experience.

 

[comfortdentist]

Another possible option that was done a lot years ago is a resin bonded bridge (Maryland bridge).
It requires minimal reduction of the adjacent teeth. Typically no anesthesia is required as very little reduction is done. With implants they lost their popularity as they do have a tendency to fall off. They require very good design, fabrication and cementation then they work very well for many years.