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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:
Loose Bridge? I went to the dentist and they took impressions to make a crown.
When they tried to pull the impression out they had a hard time and pulled hard which loosened the left side of my 4 tooth bridge, front top teeth. I thought they could re-glue it but they told me it could crack or damage the bridge if they do.
Is there a way to remove this bridge? I hate to have to pay for another, this one is still good. They caused the problem in the first place. ...Visitor from TX
Answer:
It seems odd to me that an impression could loosen a well-cemented bridge.
I would think that the impression material, which is pretty flexible, would tear before it would literally pull the bridge out. I think that I would have a discussion with the dentist to ask why he thinks the bridge is loose.
There is a way to attempt to remove a loose bridge, but I agree that it is possible to fracture it while removing it - or, even worse, to fracture the teeth under the bridge.
Other questions I have are how old is the bridge, and did this dentist do the bridge?
Let him know that you believe that the impression loosened the bridge and perhaps ask him show you x-rays before and after the impression to see if there is a change in how it fits.
A loose bridge can cause problems. If the places where the crowns meet the teeth have an opening, food and bacteria can get into the prepared teeth and cause decay under the crowns.
Anyway, I would start with a discussion with the dentist. If the bridge is more than 7 years old, it probably needs to be replaced anyway. Hope this helps you.
Corinne Scalzitti, DMD, MAGD
Austin Reconstructive Implant Dentistry
3900 RR 620 South
Austin, Texas TX 78738
(512) 263-3330
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