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  • 29-05-2012 12:37pm
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    SUSAN STOTT
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭


    Hi all


    I know this thread was a few years ago but I am hoping some of you may still be here to assist. I fell over a month ago and snapped a front tooth in half and damage the tooth next to my canine beyond repair so it had to be extracted (was split right to the top).

    I had a filling in the one that was snapped in half (I also had a filling re done over the years in the other main front tooth). my dentist says the best option for me is a bridge and he mentioned yesterday a lava bridge, we did discuss implants but as he pointed out because I have a almost half size tooth filling in one, and a filling in the other originally done over 20 years ago but re done every few years, as my dentist pointed out years ago, that every time it needs Re filling a bit more tooth goes (it gets discolored over time). He mentioned at a follow up appointment yesterday that as these two front teeth are so filled and would probably need capping in time, then the bridge across the front two and filling the empty space is definitely a better option. I am wondering if I can have your advice, bearing in mind it now seems (by this thread) that lava bridges have now been around for some time, and I am wondering how the person who had the problem in the first place got on?

    I am 46, just in case that helps with average teeth condition, gums etc

    Thanks very much in advance


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    helimachoptor
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,653 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    Hi there, i have moved your post to its own thread OP.


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    SUSAN STOTT
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭SUSAN STOTT


    helimachoptor wrote: »
    Hi there, i have moved your post to its own thread OP.
    that's a shame, now it doesn't have the title of the particular issue I was asking about, also I was interested in the comments and feedback of the people in the original link


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    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    SUSAN STOTT wrote: »
    that's a shame, now it doesn't have the title of the particular issue I was asking about, also I was interested in the comments and feedback of the people in the original link

    Yes, but that thread was 5 years ago!!


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    SUSAN STOTT
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭SUSAN STOTT


    Ha Ha I know, but i wanted to see wether the person opted for implants or a bridge and how she got on. also if the dentist thinks lava is better 5 years on.


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    helimachoptor
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,653 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    SUSAN STOTT wrote: »
    Ha Ha I know, but i wanted to see wether the person opted for implants or a bridge and how she got on. also if the dentist thinks lava is better 5 years on.

    Chances are that person isnt around to be honest!


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    SUSAN STOTT
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭SUSAN STOTT


    helimachoptor wrote: »
    SUSAN STOTT wrote: »
    Ha Ha I know, but i wanted to see wether the person opted for implants or a bridge and how she got on. also if the dentist thinks lava is better 5 years on.

    Chances are that person isnt around to be honest!
    You never know, this may be their favorite ever web site haha.


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