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Based on your description, I feel a dental bridge is not a good option in your case. For the teeth involved I think the span of the bridge is too long. I would consider getting a consultation from someone well versed in dental implants to see if you would be a good candidate. If he/she deems you are able to have implants I would proceed with is option. Good luck.
The spanof the bridge is too long. This leaves a high chance of breaking. I would look into other treatment options.
You have to think long term success. A bridge is putting excess force on the remaining teeth (abutments) to replace the missing teeth (pontics). Long span Dental Bridges transfer excessive load to the abutments and will flex to a greater extent - this ultimately leads to a sooner failure. A span of two pontics (missing teeth) will flex 8X more than a span of one pontic (one missing tooth). I would recommend to see if you are a candidate for dental implants as a better long term solution.
Sounds like too wide a span to be properly supported by those teeth, but it all depends on a full examination, including X-rays and an evaluation of your bite. Have you considered implants instead of a bridge?
In the case scenario presented, unless you were to add another tooth or two for esthetic purposes to the existing bridge, I would recommend leaving well enough alone. If your teeth have short roots and yet are able to retain a bridge without mobility, then you are very fortunate. An...
Ideally, it should be masked completely but due to the difference in material sometimes it is visible. It does not affect the function of the restoration but if you do not like the look of it, please discuss it with your dentist as he will be able to restore it according to your wishes.
No you should not have a hole... I bet what your seeing is the metal substructure that has been exposed to adjust your bite and its not a hole but exposed metal good luck Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD CEO Baystate Dental PC