Hi, I had a bridge showing a black line replaced with an all porcelain bridge. However, it is still showing a thin black line. The cosmetic dentist said its my black tooth showing. If true, shouldnt the new bridge conceal it anyways, should the dentist correct this? Thank you
February 12, 2018
Answer: Black line showing You should not have this result. Your dentist should have prepared the abutment teeth below the gum line. If the bridge is in fact below the gum line and black is showing, the incorrect material was used, allowing light to shine through and show your discolored abutment tooth. Depending on how your dentist operates, you may get him to switch it out for free or a discount if you want to go through with it. If you do, ask him about full contour zirconia bridges or porcelain fused to zirconia bridges (depending on where the bridge is in your mouth). Teeth cannot be seen through these materials.
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February 12, 2018
Answer: Black line showing You should not have this result. Your dentist should have prepared the abutment teeth below the gum line. If the bridge is in fact below the gum line and black is showing, the incorrect material was used, allowing light to shine through and show your discolored abutment tooth. Depending on how your dentist operates, you may get him to switch it out for free or a discount if you want to go through with it. If you do, ask him about full contour zirconia bridges or porcelain fused to zirconia bridges (depending on where the bridge is in your mouth). Teeth cannot be seen through these materials.
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February 9, 2018
Answer: Black line @ the bridge HI, thanks for sending your question. If you had an all porcelain bridge placed then the black discoloration that you are seeing could typically be from your own tooth which is discolored. Often root canal teeth can discolor greatly turning dark, which in turn can cast a shadow at the margin giving a transparency of the dark tooth underneath. If this is recent dentistry that has been performed often the gum tissue can recede which can also show the discoloration of the actual tooth underneath; you can help this situation by massaging your gums towards the chewing surface of your tooth to help with the recession. If you are concerned more about this consult with your dentist to make sure your needs are addressed. All the best.
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February 9, 2018
Answer: Black line @ the bridge HI, thanks for sending your question. If you had an all porcelain bridge placed then the black discoloration that you are seeing could typically be from your own tooth which is discolored. Often root canal teeth can discolor greatly turning dark, which in turn can cast a shadow at the margin giving a transparency of the dark tooth underneath. If this is recent dentistry that has been performed often the gum tissue can recede which can also show the discoloration of the actual tooth underneath; you can help this situation by massaging your gums towards the chewing surface of your tooth to help with the recession. If you are concerned more about this consult with your dentist to make sure your needs are addressed. All the best.
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