2 weeks after getting bridges, it came off. It was recemented but loosened since. What can I do? (photo)

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had 3 dental implants W/ bridge . 2 weeks after bridge, entire bridge came off. It was recemented but there was now a space between natural teeth and bridge. Then bridge became loose again after 2 weeks, dentist stated it was screws. he tightened them . Now not only space but bridge shifted forward. 2 days after tightening - the bridge is loose again. Am concerned about the way this bridge looks & why this keeps happening. I have lower implants next but hesitant to proceed.

Jyoti Singh, MDS · Answer

Images of the bridge which you have posted doesn't look very clear. It's very difficult to comment on. As the gap between the natural tooth and implant bridge looks a lot. I will suggest you to visit a prosthodontist - specialist for the crown / bridge and occlusion/ bite. The doctor will be able to understand what's the problem with the bite of implant. 
1. Many at times there is a lot of forces which are acting on the implant crown those needs to be assessed
2. If the bridge is a cemented one and space with the lower jaw is less for the bridge. You can ask your dentist to switch it to a screw retained bridges- these are fixed with implants using screws directly no cement in between- specially meant for situations where repeated dislodgement of implant crowns are there either due to less height of implant abutment or heavy bite forces. 
3. If heavy forces/ clenching / grinding is the reason behind repeated dislodgement, ask your dentist to make a protective night guard. Which you can wear at night or during rest ours to protect your bridge from heavy forces. 
Hope that information helps, Good luck!!!

Neal Nealis, DDS (retired) · Answer

Something is wrong here. If your dentist cannot offer a sensible explanation and assurance that this will not happen again, then get a second opinion. I do not understand why this is happening. Did you get a rock bottom price on your care?

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