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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:
A fixed bridge (#13-#l5) was done only 2 yrs ago with a crown buildup on l5 before the bridge was cemented. Lots of money. Root canal was done on l5 quite a few years ago along with other perio work. After at least 2 crowns on l5 it was decided to bridge that area would be best. No more missing spaces.
I changed to a new dentist as the other would not verify it was loose. My new primary dentist diagnosed it is indeed loose along with a perio specialist and endo specialist. The periodontist says a crown lengthing should have been done. It's been 6 weeks now and I'm going crazy with anxiety. I have not chewed on left side. During October through December I had only left ear blockage and popping sounds in my neck and head.
Could all this be related? I'm on my 2nd dose of antiobiotics now. I really thought that the bridge would just have to be recemented. I'm losing all trust in everyone. I cannot aford another one. What happened to standing by ones work? I feel so let down. Any advice? Would the bridge have to come out and not be serviceable? I am also having HMO insurance problems with all this of course. ...Visitor from LA
Answer:
Have the second dentist write a letter stating the bridge is loose and needs the extra work. Then show this letter to the first dentist and have the bridge redone, but only after the crown lengthening is done.
Send a copy of the dentist's letter to your insurance carrier and the state dental board if the dentist refuses to remake the bridge.
I am not an HMO dentist because the insurance company doesn't pay any dentist enough money for the time and effort to redo work that fails prematurely.
I would be tempted to have a non-HMO dentist do the new bridge. He/she can afford to give you the very best and it sounds like you need the best.
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