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A dental bridge is an artificial tooth or teeth that are used to fill the gap created by a missing tooth or teeth. The bridge is anchored to the adjacent teeth, which are known as abutment teeth. The bridge is usually made of porcelain, metal, or a combination of both.
Hi, your old bridge is reusable if its quality is intact and can be removed without breaking. But we generally prefer to make a new bridge. Have a nice day.
There are many variables that go into this question. How long is the bridge? How many units? One of the abutment (supporting ) teeth of the bridge is compromised. Is there decay on the tooth under the bridge? Will the bridge be removed prior to the root canal procedure? If the procedure is done while the bridge is still on your teeth,, it may be difficult to remove all decay. You should plan for the possibility that a new bridge may be needed.
A fixed bridge isn't the best option considering that we have to remove the broken tooth first, wait until the gum heals (in approx. 2 months), and in order to do the fixed bridge we have to grind down the 2 adyacent teeth.If you are a candidate (which can be determined with a 3D X-Ray), the...
The structure in the photograph cannot replace a bridge that will be used permanently. The first molars are the teeth that carry most of the chewing load. I can't see any preparation of your old bridge on your teeth. Preparation meaning is removing some of the tooth enamel and recontouring The...
Dear Jayw77, Dental bridges require the shaving of adjacent teeth. Dentists might be reluctant to shave healthy teeth as their main job is saving teeth, not impacting them. Also, because a better option is available, which are implants. Implants mimic the natural teeth and, unlike bridges,...
