Replacing dental bridge while keeping abutment teeth safe?
February 21, 2024
Asked By:cosmicdreams in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
Is it possible for a dentist to remove dental bridges while being able to keep the abutment teeth safe? So that they can be used for a replacement dental bridge of the same unit length
Answers (2)
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Orthodontic treatment is required to correct overbite because in this treatment there is an incompatibility with the position of the teeth in the jaw bones. However, this is a situation that cannot be corrected with a prosthesis such as a bridge or crown.
Hi cosmicdreams! Patients who had a previous orthodontic treatment, it is a must to conclude with a retainer, such as a removable or bonded to avoid the movement or gap comebacks after removing the braces. The solution is, change the bridge, correct the form of the central teeth to close the...
Decementation of the bridge may have several reasons such as overpreparation of teeth underneath, abnormal occlusal contacs, etc.
In general, when bridge is being cemented, old cement is removed inside the bridge and this offers a stronger recementation force
Excess cement may be harmful for...
