When I was 14, I had a bike accident and knocked out my two front teeth, and chipped a tooth next to one of my front teeth. I had to get two false teeth and they were built into a bridge and and fastened onto the teeth, next to my front teeth that remained. I believe they were veneers. How long will this last?
April 12, 2012
Answer: Dental Implant Bridge Have an Excellent Long Term Prognosis
A dental Implant bridge normally has an excellent long term prognosis. A conventional Bridge has an average lifespan of 5-7 years based on the studies one reads. Also with a conventional bridge, healthy teeth need to be cut down and this may necessitate root canals in those teeth. In the future the teeth that were cut down may need to be extracted and now you would need more implants. In the long run implant restorations cost less to the patient and last the longest.Theoretically implants should last you the rest of your life as long as you do your part in hygiene and regualr visits to your dentist for professional cleaning and maintenence
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April 12, 2012
Answer: Dental Implant Bridge Have an Excellent Long Term Prognosis
A dental Implant bridge normally has an excellent long term prognosis. A conventional Bridge has an average lifespan of 5-7 years based on the studies one reads. Also with a conventional bridge, healthy teeth need to be cut down and this may necessitate root canals in those teeth. In the future the teeth that were cut down may need to be extracted and now you would need more implants. In the long run implant restorations cost less to the patient and last the longest.Theoretically implants should last you the rest of your life as long as you do your part in hygiene and regualr visits to your dentist for professional cleaning and maintenence
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November 22, 2010
Answer: Should work for a long time!
Bonded false teeth in the front of the smile can be a very long lasting solution to missing front teeth. If the bonding is sufficient, and the teeth are cleaned routinely, both daily and by a dental hygienist, it should be quite a nice way to go. Problems that shorten the life of these fixes are bad bites which cause trauma to the bonding, or buildup of plaque and tartar which contributes to decay around the teeth or swelling and bleeding of the gums, both will cause a shorter life span.
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November 22, 2010
Answer: Should work for a long time!
Bonded false teeth in the front of the smile can be a very long lasting solution to missing front teeth. If the bonding is sufficient, and the teeth are cleaned routinely, both daily and by a dental hygienist, it should be quite a nice way to go. Problems that shorten the life of these fixes are bad bites which cause trauma to the bonding, or buildup of plaque and tartar which contributes to decay around the teeth or swelling and bleeding of the gums, both will cause a shorter life span.
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