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  "path": "/threads/dental-work-bridge-vs-implant.2621590/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-17T18:55:49.000Z",
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  "textContent": "So earlier in the year I cracked a root-canal'd tooth while eating, and ended up getting it pulled three months ago. It's a first upper molar. My treatment plan suggested an implant and possible sinus lift, so I was all ready for that.\n\nI had a follow-up appointment last week and everything is healing nicely. After reviewing the latest 3-D scan, the periodontist said the sinus lift would be necessary and fairly complicated. My sinus cavity dips down quite a bit just around that one tooth (lucky, huh?), so roughly half of the implant would extend into my sinus cavity. He said we can make it work, but it's going to be pretty invasive and not an absolute guarantee that it would work out.\n\nHe recommended a bridge rather than an implant, especially since I do have good hygiene and wouldn't slip on keeping it clean. I'm still thinking through it, and I plan on getting a second opinion, but I was wondering if anyone here went through the same thing.\n\nMy major concern with the bridge...\n\nRead more",
  "title": "Dental Work... Bridge vs. Implant"
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