I have a total bridge on the bottom of my mouth over implants. It was cemented over the implants. The entire bridge is loose and lifting up except for one tooth. The dentist hasn't been able to get that one tooth to release the bridge. It is very uncomfortable. I can't chew because it moves all over and everything I eat gets stuck under it. What can be done to remove it so it can be recemented?
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In most cases we do immediate dental implants (at the time of tooth extraction) or do a socket preservation/bone grafting, this helps maintain bone to place an implant at a later date.
Maximum bone loss happens in the first year after tooth extraction and it is best to get a dental implant...
Sounds like you need a small adjustment to the tooth that is opposite the crown. The pain seemed to be the result of the crown placement, so an adjustment would be the first thing to try. It only takes about 5 minutes in the dental chair and doesn't even require a numbing shot. Usually ve...