After many quotes the best permanent solution is a zirconia bridge with 1,5 and 6 supporting the missing 2,3,4,7. The dentist does emax but chose zirconia for strength Is a 7 tooth bridge hard to maintain & will it fail more quickly than a 3 tooth bridge? If the bridge fails, seems i would have a huge expense to replace or end up with partial dentures. With this solution, I would have only 5 natural teeth remaining on top without crowns or bridges.
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Answer: How long a 7 unit bridge, long span bridges lasts?
Dental bridge can prevent shifting of your teeth, and causing interference on your bite, so other teeth do not get loose.If the tooth has been gone for a long time probably the apposing tooth have shifted also, and you need to see an expert dentist to evaluate if you are a candidate for...
Though cleaning under / around the bridge is part of everyday routine what you describe sounds more like a sign of that bridge failing. There is most likely a leaking margin possible food trap or both. Have your dentist thoroughly examining it or get a second opinion. Good luck, Dr. Daniyar
First and foremost, you should sit down with your dentist and tell him these are not acceptable and the reasons why. Tell him that you are embarrassed to smile with these teeth and you do not want to wait for your permanent teeth to correct these...
