I decided to do an implant bridge and pulled out all upper teeth this morning and having a temporary bridge for 6months. Mine is too long and big. I can't close my lips. (see the right bottom pic) when you smile you don't notice but I look like I am having a Jim Carey's "mask" teeth. My gums still swelling but no more breeding. I told my dentist these were too long..I paid a lot of $$$$ already and have to wear it next 6 mons? Could you give me some advice, please? I am so depressed..Thank you!
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September 18, 2017
Answer: I am not happy with my temporary bridge teeth, what can I do?
Sometimes after the tooth has been prepared for a crown (in this case a bridge), the gum may recede during the temporary phase. It can lead to cold sensitivity even sweets sometimes. I generally would prefer not to bury the edge of the crown under the gum as this can lead to gum inflammation ...
When implants are placed after teeth are extracted, you will loose bone. When you loose bone, the temporaries must be made longer to fill in that new space. When you lip is down, the teeth probably look great. It is nice you do not have a smile line that shows your pink gums. You should talk to...
Unfortunately, if you have one anchor tooth uncemented, you need to get the bridge off. Your dentist is hoping it will loosen on its own. However, in my experience, that is not likely. Without xrays, it is more difficult to advise you. If you wait too long the loose anchor tooth will decay...
