This is the second time the metal screws have come loose and the bridge repaired in this fashion. I do not know what condition the broken teeth are in but they are broken at or below the gumline.
September 19, 2016
Answer: Broken teeth and options of dental implants vs bridge From your description, I am assuming that the bridge is being held by two teeth (bridging over 4 missing teeth) which are broken and have loose posts. The question is whether the teeth are predictably restorable or not. If there is inadequate tooth left for a proper support, then extraction may be the only viable option. Dental implants would certainly be a superior option for replacement of the missing teeth. Another bridge would require involvement and preparation of more teeth in the back and overall it is a poorer prognosis. It is best to schedule a consultation by a surgeon and a restorative dentist for diagnosis and treatment recommendations.ThanksDr. Kazemi
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Broken teeth and options of dental implants vs bridge From your description, I am assuming that the bridge is being held by two teeth (bridging over 4 missing teeth) which are broken and have loose posts. The question is whether the teeth are predictably restorable or not. If there is inadequate tooth left for a proper support, then extraction may be the only viable option. Dental implants would certainly be a superior option for replacement of the missing teeth. Another bridge would require involvement and preparation of more teeth in the back and overall it is a poorer prognosis. It is best to schedule a consultation by a surgeon and a restorative dentist for diagnosis and treatment recommendations.ThanksDr. Kazemi
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Should I get implants or repair bridge? Difficult to advise you without X-rays, but if the two teeth that support a four unit bridge are broken below the gumline, removing those two teeth and replacing them with implants would give you a sounder foundation for a new implant supported four unit bridge. Alternatively , you could have 4 implants placed and four single individual crowns. This would be more expensive, but would eliminate the bridge. You should start with a consultation with your dentist or specialist that will place implants.
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Should I get implants or repair bridge? Difficult to advise you without X-rays, but if the two teeth that support a four unit bridge are broken below the gumline, removing those two teeth and replacing them with implants would give you a sounder foundation for a new implant supported four unit bridge. Alternatively , you could have 4 implants placed and four single individual crowns. This would be more expensive, but would eliminate the bridge. You should start with a consultation with your dentist or specialist that will place implants.
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