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Dental Bridge

  • 12-06-2019 10:42AM
    #1
    DSN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 288 ✭✭


    I had a consultation with a specialist Periodontist & Implantologist regarding a missing front tooth (was thinking of an implant) & she referred me to another specialist (prosthology?) & between them they advised that given the bone loss that (even with a bone graft) I would be a more suitable candidate for a bridge.
    They assured me that as I don't have a gummy smile that looks wise the bridge would appear & almost feel same as an implant. (bonus being I don't have to have a gum graft for it)
    I guess my concern is the fact that they have to pare down two healthy teeth - this is what makes me nervous? One of the teeth while healthy has a degree of mobility am terrified would the bridge make it worse or better? I am going back for periodontal work before I start the bridge prep anyway so I will talk to them about this. So just looking for some reassurance I guess & how long do bridges typically last if taken care of?


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  • #2
    Fishorsealant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 258 ✭✭Fishorsealant


    What tooth is it being replaced?


  • #3
    massy086
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,851 ✭✭✭massy086


    DSN wrote: »
    I had a consultation with a specialist Periodontist & Implantologist regarding a missing front tooth (was thinking of an implant) & she referred me to another specialist (prosthology?) & between them they advised that given the bone loss that (even with a bone graft) I would be a more suitable candidate for a bridge.
    They assured me that as I don't have a gummy smile that looks wise the bridge would appear & almost feel same as an implant. (bonus being I don't have to have a gum graft for it)
    I guess my concern is the fact that they have to pare down two healthy teeth - this is what makes me nervous? One of the teeth while healthy has a degree of mobility am terrified would the bridge make it worse or better? I am going back for periodontal work before I start the bridge prep anyway so I will talk to them about this. So just looking for some reassurance I guess & how long do bridges typically last if taken care of?
    Could you pm me your Periodontist


  • #4
    DSN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 288 ✭✭DSN


    Fishorsealant wrote: »
    What tooth is it being replaced?


    It's the very front top right tooth.


  • #5
    DSN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 288 ✭✭DSN


    massy086 wrote: »
    Could you pm me your Periodontist

    Tried but your inbox full!


  • #6
    massy086
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,851 ✭✭✭massy086


    DSN wrote: »
    Tried but your inbox full!
    I have it fixed now if you could try again thanks


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