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Hello there,Unfortunately, there is no way to change the shade of your bridge now that it is permanently cemented. Changing the shade would involve your dentist cutting your current bridge off and having a new bridge made. If you opt to do this, be sure that you love the color of your new bridge before it's permanently cemented. Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area (O'Fallon, IL)Real Self 100
The brightnessof the bridge that you want to improve is really its color. Also,zirconia bridgeshave a very opaque core compared to other materials,and that affects thebrightness of your bridge as well. If the bridge is permanently cemented, theonly way to improve it is to get it redone. Talk to your dentist about theoptions.
Unfortunately the answer is no. Once a bridge is cemented the only way to change the color is to remove and remake it. Did you look at the bridge in your mouth prior to cementing it? I would share your concerns with your dentist but they are not obligated to remake it.
The downside to color stability is when you WANT to change color. This normally means that the entire restoration would need to be remade, so if it was REALLY close, it would not likely be worth the time and effort.
Hello there,I would suggest asking your dentist to use a shade guide with you. Your skin tone should be taken into account when selecting your tooth shade. Just because a shade looks great on a friend doesn't mean it's right for you. It may look lighter or darker on you, depending on your ...
It is only possible to answer this after seeing an X ray and evaluation after removal of the bridge. Good luck!
It is definitely better to have the bridge replaced. However, you can have veneers put as new facings on the bridge. A veneer is a thin shell of porcelain or composite that covers the facial surface of the tooth. In your case, the veneers will be made of a composite material.
Hello there,While Emax is great for aesthetics, I would not recommend it for back teeth. Zirconia is a great option because it's just as durable as PFM and looks very natural. I'll link a photo of a patient of mine who's case was pretty similar to yours. It's always important to look at ...
Congratulations on making the best, long term choice for replacing your tooth. Unfortunately, there is no ideal method of temporization. Sometimes a temporary crown can be immediately placed on an implant, but not everyone is a candidate for this. Most patients do fine with a...
In most cases, the root canal procedure can be performed through the bridge crown. So, the bridge does not always need to be removed.If there is decay under the bridge and the bridge needs to be removed, then you have 2 options-Root canal followed by new bridge OR-Root canal and crown for the...
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