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Crown and Bridgework - Getting it Right the First Time
Advancements in Cantilever Bridges
Cemented vs Screw Mount Implant Bridges
Pictures: Bad Bridgework
Dental Bridges - Pros and Cons
Super Glue Bridge Fix?
Question:
Due to an auto accident I had my 4 front teeth got knocked out. I recently had a permanent bridge cemented to my front teeth, along with my
two good teeth that it attaches to. So it is a six tooth bridge. So far I am
totally happy with it.
I do though have a fear of it falling out. My Dentist says that I could bite into an apple if I wanted. But I am so used to eating carefully due to the fact that I had a temporary bridge for almost 3 years. I don't want to have to worry about what I eat and if it's affecting the cement.
So, my question to you is are there any foods/drinks that I should stay away from? Do alcohol and drugs affect the glue in any way? Your help
is greatly appreciated. I am only 21, I want these to last my lifetime. Any advice you have for me would be wonderful! Thanks so much. ...visitor from Lahaina, Hawaii
Answer:
I am sorry to hear about your accident and as I'm sure you are aware, there is nothing like nature when it comes to your natural teeth. A properly fitting 6 unit fixed bridge like the one that your have described should last many, many years for you provided that you clean and care for your teeth regularly.
It will involve using a floss threader under the pontic (missing tooth area in the front) to properly clean the two anchor teeth. It sounds to me like you have a six unit bridge bonded to your canine teeth and this is an excellent choice since the canines have very long roots and should provide good support.
The porcelain covering the metal is prone to fracture just like a normal tooth is, so no chewing ice or removing bottle caps etc. Use common sense and see your dentist regularly to have cleanings and check ups and your bridge should last you many years.
It is always my goal to have dentistry last a life time but given your age there is a chance you may need to replace it sometime in your life. The cements (glue) most of us use today is a resin based cement that will
not wash out or leak over time. Today's cements are far superior to the ones used just 5 years ago and many bridges last 50+ years- it's all a matter of how you care for yourself, your diet and cleaning.
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