I have all of my above teeth and would like to know if a 4 united bridge anchored to numbers 29 and 32 a possible option. lastly have you ever heard of a dental bridge called a stress breaker which is designed by a lad in San Antonio Texas to eliminate breakage or stress on a dental bridge.
June 6, 2013
Answer: Dental Bridge? Dental Implants Are Better...
Yes, a four tooth bridge will work but dental implants are usually a better option. Don't bother with the stress breaker bridge - not necessary unless your bridge extended further forward. The disadvantages of the bridge are: increased risk of fracture and decay of the existing teeth holding the bridge leading to early failure. This is due to the increased stress the bridge places on these teeth and the inability to clean under the bridge adequately. So a bridge lasts about 10 years before needing to be replaced... Dental implants on the other hand, can be considered a life long restoration in most cases and if something happens to the teeth next to the implants (#29 and #32), then that individual tooth can be repaired without having to remove and replace an entire four tooth bridge.
Hank D. Michael, DMD | Sarasota Dentist
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June 6, 2013
Answer: Dental Bridge? Dental Implants Are Better...
Yes, a four tooth bridge will work but dental implants are usually a better option. Don't bother with the stress breaker bridge - not necessary unless your bridge extended further forward. The disadvantages of the bridge are: increased risk of fracture and decay of the existing teeth holding the bridge leading to early failure. This is due to the increased stress the bridge places on these teeth and the inability to clean under the bridge adequately. So a bridge lasts about 10 years before needing to be replaced... Dental implants on the other hand, can be considered a life long restoration in most cases and if something happens to the teeth next to the implants (#29 and #32), then that individual tooth can be repaired without having to remove and replace an entire four tooth bridge.
Hank D. Michael, DMD | Sarasota Dentist
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June 6, 2013
Answer: Fixed bridge?
If the abutment teeth are strong and healthy the 4 unit fixed bridge is a good option. The stress breaker is used when angulation is an issue to avoid stress on the abutments another option would be orthodontically upright teeth before the fixed bridge and you may not need the stress breaker good luck
Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD CEO Baystate Dental PC
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June 6, 2013
Answer: Fixed bridge?
If the abutment teeth are strong and healthy the 4 unit fixed bridge is a good option. The stress breaker is used when angulation is an issue to avoid stress on the abutments another option would be orthodontically upright teeth before the fixed bridge and you may not need the stress breaker good luck
Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD CEO Baystate Dental PC
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