My question is in regards to an upcoming dental extraction of #20 and #21 will have a 3 surface filling. So what are the options here, I can't do an implant this year I also want to hold on to my other teeth forever really so high speeding away healthy teeth is not going to help me do that. I know it is not typical but can a Maryland bridge work? Is there any option that will allow me to replace 20 fix 21 . I will plan to go back and do an implant for this tooth in about a year and half.
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When a crown is made, it is important to have a tight contact between the crown and the natural tooth to prevent food debris from accumulating. However, if these contacts are too tight on the backmost teeth, dental floss may not pass through, so the contact points should not be excessively tight...
Hello in those circumstances mostly we prefer an implant supported fixed prostnesis rather than a removable partial. Connection between natural teeth and implants are mostly fragile and do not last long. Because implants are fused with jawbone but natural teeth are supported by ligaments and...
At this stage, trying to disassemble your bridge just to clean it with dental floss will cause greater damage to the teeth underneath. In such cases, you can prevent food accumulation under the bridge body with the devices we call waterpik and provide a more hygienic environment.
