I Have A New Porcelain Bridge Which Feels Too High, What Should I Do?

Q.
I have just had a new porcelain bridge fitted (4/5 upper left) and although the dentist insisted the fit was good I knew it felt too high, after much drilling I said it was okay but would let it settle for a few days. I feel it is still too high and plan to return to my dentist ASAP however I would like to know
a.) Will the constant drill undermine the new bridge? b.) Should a cantilever bridge fit under the gum line like a crown? My brand new bridge looks like it has a small space between bridge and gum line toward the inner side of tooth but again the dentist said through looking at X-ray it was an excellent fit. Please advise me.

Kind regards.

A.
Hi, a bridge should fit against the gum but sometimes a little gap towards inside the mouth is good for cleaning as long as food doesn’t trap there. Grinding a bridge or a crown should be avoided, but a very little shouldn’t affect the longevity of the bridge. You should go back for some more adjustment if you are uncomfortable with it.
Thanks, Dr Hussein Shaffie.
Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

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