In February 2016, I got my crown/bridge over 4 implants and 2 missing teeth in the middle on my upper teeth. Part of the crown/bridge is closed that can't be flossed/cleaned. This also causes bleeding and sore on the gum tissue. What is the best way to solve the problem with the least complications: removing/redoing the crown or gingivectomy surgery? Thanks so much in advance for your professional advice!
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If the front tooth number 20 of this bridge is sound, it is possible to section your Bridge between number 20 and number 19 and remove tooth number 18. You cannot leave tooth number 19 attached to tooth number 20 or the laws of physics will cause tooth number 20 to fail quite rapidly. Think of a...
It all depends on the condition of the tooth and bridge. You should first get the root canal finished. Your dentist can evaluate the amount of destruction in the tooth by clinical exam and x-ray. If there is minimal destruction, no open margins, and no rocking of the bridge, then the hole can be...
It was common practice early dys but now not. now a day its not recommended. because that increases implant failure rate, but when situation is compromised and other options are not open in that case it is advisable.