My porcelain to metal bridge chipped yesterday. The bridge is still intact but a small piece of porcelain fell off and left a jagged edge near the inside of my cheek. I don't have the money to get a new bridge right now. Can it be "patched" with some sort of composite? P.S. The bridge is about 10 years old.
Can a chipped dental bridge be repaired?
yes,but maybe not cost effective...
Reply:Your dentist would know best. I'd call the office and explain that you don't have a lot of money. Ask them if it can be repaired, if not maybe they would be willing to help you out and give you a deal if you've been going there for a while.
Reply:Usually, they can be patched, but it is very likely that the patched area will continue to fall off. It's very difficult to get anything to bond to the porcelain.
Reply:Yes, but not effectively. You may need to have repeated repair. You can also smooth it and leave it alone if it doesn't interfere with chewing function.
Reply:i would think so with all the new technology they have in denistry these days.
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