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No, got the PMMA/Titanium and were upgraded for free on my last bit to a newer improved High class PMMA . Had. Grind that or the zirconia and said they felt heavy, and the extra cost was too much . Very happy with my choice.

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12 teeth on each arch . The transition line is not visible, even with the biggest smile. You would have to pull the lips down to find the line. Didn't have a "gummy" smile to begin with and certainly not after the implants . Go for it, you won't be sorry. A complete life changer.

12 sounds about right. Not being visible I guess is the norm. Not in my case sadly. Being 6'3-6'4, it can be seen by shorter people, or people sitting down when i smile. Now I'm guessing I'm the exception, not the rule. For whatever reason, my top left embutment began to show after (I can't really recall). Anyway, I sent him pictures, and he had me come in about a week later. Thankfully I did not need surgery, as was feared. Luckily Dr Golpa was skilled enough to adjust them so they couldn't be seen. I do have to come in an an annual basis to have my bridge aligned. I obviously wasn't too upset, as I upgraded my uppers to the "Zarconia Platue" (however it's spelt). I'm due to see Dr Golpa July 27th to have them realigned. A problem I didn't realize I had until recently, is my speech is messed up. I recently began recording online music lessons, and my speech was frighteningly unintelligible.
I'll have to put my lessons on hold until I see him.
Feel free to message me, as I'll be honest about my journey. From the good, the bad, and everything between.

Thank you so much. I appreciate it

Thanks NY Todd. I appreciate it. Going to keep doing my research. I worry that 12 is so few teeth and that people will see the lack of teeth from the side. I wish they did 14 instead of 12.

As I was saying. Honesty, and integrity are of the utmost importance to me. I'll be more than happy to show you some pictures of each set of bridges I've had through the years. For my last set, I upgraded to the "Zarconia Platue", which are supposed to best resemble natural teeth the best. However, they don't look like my past bridges, and haven't been real happy with them. I just really haven't had only one opportunity to tell Dr Golpa my concerns, so the last time I saw him in DC, he said he'd be able to help make them more realistic, however he'd need access to his lab in Vegas. I'm scheduled in July.
I'd even be more than happy to speak with you, as I've done with so many other past patients, and honestly share my experiences. I have never accepted, or even asked for a referral fee that is offered, as I was just happy to do what I could to help Dr Golpa.
Realself has been a great resource, and a huge help!

For whatever reason, my file is too large. That's probably fior the best at this time. I honestly feel Dr Golpa should do 5, 10, and eventually 15 year update reviws. I know I'd want to see how someone is doing at 10 years.

Thank you...thank you ... thank you

Yep...very