{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Replacement Options for Incisors – Denture? Bridge? Implant? – PS018","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/81212373\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3052,"description":"Are you confident in replacing a single missing central incisor?\nWhen is a denture the right option — and when should you consider a bridge or implant instead?\nWhy is the single central incisor one of the hardest teeth to replace to a patient’s satisfaction?\nIn this Back to Basics episode, Jaz and Protrusive Student Emma Hutchison explore the unique challenges of replacing a single central incisor. They break down when each option — denture, resin-bonded bridge, conventional bridge, or implant — is appropriate, and the biological and aesthetic factors that influence that decision.\nThey also share key communication strategies to help you manage expectations, guide patients through realistic treatment choices, and avoid disappointment when dealing with this most visible and demanding tooth.\n https://youtu.be/czjPQxKpwPw \nWatch PS018 on YouTube\nNeed to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!\nKey Takeaways: \nReplacing a single central incisor isn’t just about technical skill — it’s about communication and case selection. \nSuccess comes from helping patients understand that a restoration replaces a tooth’s function and appearance, not nature itself. \nClear conversations about expectations, limitations, and maintenance are what turn a difficult aesthetic case into a satisfying long-term result.\nHighlights of this episode:\n00:00 Teaser\n00:28 Intro\n01:56 From Dental Nurse to Final-Year Student\n07:38 Challenges and Considerations in Replacing Central Incisors\n12:51 Patient Communication and Treatment Planning\n18:33 Discussing Treatment Options and Enamel Considerations\n21:16 Communicating Options and Guiding Patient Decisions\n25:51 Choosing Between Fixed and Removable Options\n27:10 Midroll\n30:31 Choosing Between Fixed and Removable Options\n31:05 Handling Old Crowns and Patient Communication\n34:17 Conventional vs. Resin-Bonded Bridges\n37:57 Occlusal Load, Function, and Implant Considerations\n43:40 Digital Workflow in Dentistry\n45:54 Managing Aesthetic...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}