I had a zirconium 3D cantilever bridge fitted 6 months ago and it has already darkened. When it was first placed it was a shade darker than my natural teeth as the dentist told me it would look more natural. He is the dentist so I did what he said. Now it is 2-3 shades darker and extremely noticeable. Can this be fixed? Can I have it remade without paying the whole amount again?
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You definitely need to get the abscess taken care of, as it will only cause you increased pain and infection. If you cannot afford a new bridge, your dentist may be able to remove the abscess from the root tip (called an apicoectomy). Ask your Dr. about this method, as it may save your bridge.
The brightness
of the bridge that you want to improve is really its color. Also,zirconia bridges
have a very opaque core compared to other materials,and that affects the
brightness of your bridge as well. If the bridge is permanently cemented, the
only way to improve it is to get it redone. Talk...
Hello there,I would suggest asking your dentist to use a shade guide with you. Your skin tone should be taken into account when selecting your tooth
shade. Just because a shade looks great on a friend doesn't mean it's right for you. It may
look lighter or darker on you, depending on your ...