ANY CAPABLE DENTIST THERE?I have a fixed dental brige fitted.would it affect my teeth underneath the bridge?

Yes.


I am a dental assistant and I've worked with a lot of dentists that have prepped and seated bridges. The dentists usually removes quite a bit of the natural tooth structure before the bridge impression is made and then sent to the lab. When you remove tooth structure on several teeth, it does make them vulnerable to problems. It is also VERY expensive to replace.


Best to get implants if you can afford them, and leave your natural teeth alone.

ANY CAPABLE DENTIST THERE?I have a fixed dental brige fitted.would it affect my teeth underneath the bridge?
Your question is vague. Do you already have a fixed bridge or are you planning on getting one?


The preparation of a fixed bridge is to use the teeth on either side of the missing tooth as supports (abutments) for the bridge. To do this the teeth are prepared (ground down) to allow for a permanent restoration (crown or inlay). An impression is taken and sent to a dental laboratory where the bridge is made to fit over these prepared teeth. The dummy tooth (pontic) is joined to the crowns and this makes the bridge. Some bridges are all metal and covered with porcelain to make them look like natural teeth. Now we have new methods of CAD/CAM dentistry where all porcelain/ceramic bridges can be made.


Either way you have to know that a bridge is usually not forever. Insurance companies cover the replacement of bridges after five to ten years. I have had patients that have had fixed bridges that have lasted for decades!


Another method of replacing missing teeth is with a dental implant but not everyone is a candidate for this procedure and you must be screened to see if this is a viable option for you.


In any case, no matter what method of tooth replacement, you must see your dentist for routine checkups at least twice a year in order to prevent any additional tooth loss and to make sure that the teeth supporting the bridge remain strong and healthy.

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