Tooth exposed under dental bridge permanently cemented 2 weeks ago. Do I have dentist send back to lab? (photos)

October 30, 2016
Asked By:riteonward in Inland Empire, CA

Bridge placed and permanently cemented 2 weeks ago. At time dentist did not point out #13 tooth exposed under bridge. No pain, but concerned about life of bridge. Dentist only said will look better when guns heal, but will guns cover tooth or is bridge too small? Tomorrow sending 4 of 5 crowns back bc he wrongly perm cemented #7,saying fine but fluid gets in, pain, can't eat on it.Temp cement on 6,8,9 against their advice but color, size, shape wrong & different from wax up. Send all8 back?

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November 8, 2016

Answer: Fit of dental bridge #DrSoftTouch

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Answer: Fit of dental bridge #DrSoftTouch

November 1, 2016

Answer: Sending bridge back won't make a difference

November 1, 2016

Answer: Sending bridge back won't make a difference

November 1, 2016

Answer: Bridge fit

November 1, 2016

Answer: Bridge fit

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