Got one week api and my gum looks grey and is not existing anymore around my bridge.like it is eaten away or scrubbed away. i am still in pain. painkilker do not help- my teeth when touch the bottom one hurt. is this normal development and did he stittched badly? can he cutbthe gum and flap it to the right position?
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Removing
a permanently cemented bridge to attempt a repair is tricky at best. There’s a
real risk of damaging the abutment teeth while trying to remove the bridge. The
fit of a repaired bridge could be questionable as well. I think the best long term
choice here is to cut off the bridge and do a...
Photos of the broken bridge and of your bite would be helpful to give a better assessment. Most often failure of porcelain is due to bite issues. How long did you have a temporary bridge on? Did it come off and need to recemented during this time? Did it break? Was the length and shape of the...
I would be cautious removing teeth to correct what is a skeletal problem. It would be better for you to have a discussion with an orthodontist to see what your options are. They can truly do amazing things these days. Find an orthodontist you trust and have a conversation....