(l am 70) .Can 30 year old 2 large upper dental bridges(12 pieces) cause excruciating burning pain on upper palate? I saw 2 dentist but they didn't assure me that the burning unbearable severe pain may subside(?)after the replacement of the 12 pieces bridges. The cost is 20k to 30k and no guarantee. What do you advise. l cannot stand the severity of the burning pain any more!!!!! I need help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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There may be some remaining infection after the removal of the tooth that is still unresolved. If you are having some additional swelling, call the dentist. Normally, this is really too early to expect things to look healthy. You just had a surgery. Takes more than 36 hours to heal.
An eMax bridge is not without risk. There is a limit to the span of a bridge, and number of supporting teeth are a factor. Absence of metal makes for a beautiful restoration, but it is not as strong so breakage/fracture can happen. In the case of a bridge, the bridge can break or the...
No. Bridges are made as a single piece for strength. Is this something about saving money? Would be harder and more costly for the dentist to try that so why would there be a lower fee?
