Dental bridge..I've just got back from oversea.My actions cost me 4 tooth on the upper side,from No.7 to 10

..on my last days,just before leave...oh,just my luck.


I went to med. check up then to the dentist,who wanted to pull the remains out....WTH.


Some of them was OK to save..even I knew it.


I decided to to see a D.D.S. here at home.


She was kind a cool and very professional..but had the same options or a bridge from k9 to k9..meaning a 6 unit bridge.


Mine k9s were pretty good though in perfect condition except for some tartar.


She was able to save 3 out of 4 for the bridge but they weren't enough without the k9s..go figure?!


So I went with the 6 unit bridge,5 with one false..No.9.


I having my temp. bridge already for 2 days..but what a feeling.


There is no pain..yet/not yet.


My questions..


How strong are 6 unit upper front porcelain bridges?


How easily knockable out?


Lots of discomfort..will I ever get used to it?


Feels kind a bulky..the final bridge will be diff.?


The final bridge has diff. cement then the temp.?


Was it a mistake?Should I start to save for implants?


thanx everybody..

Dental bridge..I've just got back from oversea.My actions cost me 4 tooth on the upper side,from No.7 to 10
Give your final bridge a chance. It will definitely feel different than the temporary bridge. Bridges are pretty strong. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with it. Just be sure to keep the bridge area clean b/c if you get cavities on the teeth that the bridge are attached to, your bridge will have to be removed to fill the tooth.


It isn't uncommon for bridges to become slightly loose after some time. Just have regular check ups so the teeth can be x-ray ed and your dentist can stay on top of any problems that may arise.


If you're not happy, you can always go for implants, but give the bridge time to do what it has been designed to do.


Best Wishes!
Reply:HELLO BOREE,





WHILE A DENTAL BRIDGE FROM TEETH 6-11 MAY BE STRONG FOR MANY YEARS, I HAD SOME PATIENTS FOR WHOM THIS BRIDGE DESIGN WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH AFTER YEARS OF USE.


WHAT HAPPENED?


THE ARCHITECTURE AND THE LONG DISTANCE BETWEEN 6 AND 11 PROVED TO BE TOO STRESSFUL FOR THE SUPPORTING TEETH. A BETTER CHOICE IS A DOUBLE-ABUTTED BRIDGE FROM TEETH 5,6==11,12.


IN THIS WAY THE TEETH RIGHT NEXT TO 6 AND 11 CAN ALSO BE USED FOR SUPPORTING THE BRIDGE.


YET A BETTER CHOICE STILL IS TO ULTIMATELY GET DENTAL IMPLANTS.
Reply:Honestly a lot of factors play into this. How many back teeth do you have? Do you have any signs of bruxism (grinding)? Are you in group function of canine rise (how your teeth seperate when you grind to the sides)? Etc...





I personally like to tie as few teeth as possible into a bridge when I make them. The reason is simple, less chance for something to go wrong over the long term. So depending on your situation, 6-11 should work. The final bridge will be smooth, and look much better then your temps. Good luck!

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