How long does it take for your teeth to shift? How long should I wait for a bridge or possibly a dental implant? (Photo)

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I had a mandibular left first molar extracted last year. Because it was the one in the center, I have molars on both sides of the gap. In May of this year, I had my dental bridge removed due to gum inflammation. My dentist left and a new one came instead, she didn't want to order a bridge so she did this (see picture) because it looked nicer (and not functional at all, not one day goes by and it already broke) so until I get a new one how long would it take for my teeth to shift?

Damla Zenar, DDS · Answer

The structure in the photograph cannot replace a bridge that will be used permanently. The first molars are the teeth that carry most of the chewing load. I can't see any preparation of your old bridge on your teeth. Preparation meaning is removing some of the tooth enamel and recontouring The old bridge may be glued to the back of the tooth, but this type of bridge is not strong enough to handle the chewing load. Therefore, the implant option that can be applied without preparation from the teeth may be suitable for you. Even if you do not want an implant, it is possible to make a bridge by recontouring the teeth. This process takes an average of 7-10 days and the amount of displacement in the teeth is very small in this process.

How long does it take for your teeth to shift? How long should I wait for a bridge or possibly a dental implant? (Photo)

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