My new bridge pontiff became detached from the back molar tooth. The pontiff and front molar are still one piece. The bridge is now in TWO pieces - (a) pontiff and front molar and (b) the back molar. Although the gap is tiny. Can the bridge be fixed? Or does it have to be replaced.
November 10, 2016
Answer: Dental bridge A broken bridge should be replaces. Having a pontic attached on one side usually leads to more failure, decay in the front tooth, and possible gum problem. Good luck
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November 10, 2016
Answer: Dental bridge A broken bridge should be replaces. Having a pontic attached on one side usually leads to more failure, decay in the front tooth, and possible gum problem. Good luck
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November 10, 2016
Answer: Fractured bridge If the bridge fractured into separate pieces there is unfortunately no way to repair. Leaving the bridge in it's current state is not recommended as the pontic can cause unnatural torqueing on the abutment tooth (the tooth that the bridge attaches to) which can result in tooth fracture and pain. I would suggest you return to your dentist quickly to discuss the replacement for the bridge.
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November 10, 2016
Answer: Fractured bridge If the bridge fractured into separate pieces there is unfortunately no way to repair. Leaving the bridge in it's current state is not recommended as the pontic can cause unnatural torqueing on the abutment tooth (the tooth that the bridge attaches to) which can result in tooth fracture and pain. I would suggest you return to your dentist quickly to discuss the replacement for the bridge.
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