I have recently had implants done on 12 &13 (14-16 dont exist) I have a front 6 unit Bridge and Crown with 8-9-10 spanned by tooth structure on 11, 7 & 6. 11 had decay, My dentist is making a post. And we are thinking of replacing the bridge. And later doing the crowns on 12&13. My Question is can I have an 8Tooth bridge that is hooked up to my 2 implants on 12&13, and on Tooth structured 11,7&6. Spanning 8, 9 & 10?
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Answer: Mixing implants with teeth supporting a bridge. Can be done but case and technique specific.
Dear renaen591, Unfortunately, once the
crowns are cemented, the only way to get them the color that you want is to
redo the crowns. Your dentist might suggest the color of your final
restorations, but ultimately, it’s your decision. Most often, the shade is
discussed at the time of the te...
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...