I would like to have dental bridges for my 7 upper front teeth. Can 4 abutment teeth enough to be able to hold the 7 pontic teeth? How long will it last? Thank you.
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You are not please with the aesthetics of your present bridge and want to get a new one. Dental Bridges are expensive. Most of the cost of a bridge is tied up in the labor that the lab technician invests in designing and customizing the bridge for your mouth and aesthetics. A portion...
A Vandiveer Strait, DDS (Retired)- Acct. Suspended says:
The answer to your question is never. I have been actively practicing general cosmetic dentistry for over 30 years. I tell my patients that all Crown and Bridgework can last for a lifetime and my experience in my own practice bears this out.
It sounds like what you're describing is a tooth-borne bridge (not an implant-supported bridge). If that's the case, a tooth-supported bridge can last 10 years (or more) depending on a variety of factors (for example, your hygiene, your habits, if you take regular visits to the dentist, if...