What do you do if you have a cavity under your bridge?

Typically a resin bonded bridge known as a "Maryland Bridge" may be done for front teeth, but on premolars and molars it usually is not an option. The back teeth receive more bite force and a resin bonded bridge is prone to dislodging on premolars. A removable flipper is usually the most...

That is just where the crown ends and the tooth begins. It is probably a tooth that has had a root canal, that has turned dark. That happens sometimes.

The Maryland bridge that was placed 25 years ago was probably made of metal and porcelain. If the supporting teeth are still healthy and in tact, then I would do another Maryland bridge type of restoration. Today it can be all ceramic. This is the simplest and most conservative treatment to do. ...

Generally speaking, lateral incisors are not strong enough anchors for a bridge. They fail over time. There will be too much pressure on these teeth. We have seen this in our patients for the last 28 years who had lateral bridges done years ago.Your options might include: Extend a bridge to the...

There are some cases, depending on each patient’s case, where it could be done. The regular way to perform it is implant on implant, but there is also that option. If you could post your X-ray it would be easier to answer for your specific case.

Your dentist is following the right path, the first thing to assess is if the teeth that are holding the bridge are still restorable, and from what I understand the only way to find out is by removing the bridge and getting all the decay out. If the teeth can be restored you can get a new...