My 3 Unit Bridge Has Been Poorly Fitted And Now My Gum Is Inflamed. How Should I Proceed?
Q.
Hi Mark. I had 3 unit front teeth dental bridge done 4 years ago. I noticed that the gum is red above the abutment teeth. I am not sure when this started. My dentist says my bridge was poorly fitted hence the inflammation. He fitted a temporary bridge and said the inflammation would disappear but two weeks later it hasn’t. I also noticed that the crowns go deep into the gum line. I am afraid of receding gums due to this bridge. How should I proceed? Should I get a denture? Or should I opt for an implant? What should I do? Thanks.
Hi Mark. I had 3 unit front teeth dental bridge done 4 years ago. I noticed that the gum is red above the abutment teeth. I am not sure when this started. My dentist says my bridge was poorly fitted hence the inflammation. He fitted a temporary bridge and said the inflammation would disappear but two weeks later it hasn’t. I also noticed that the crowns go deep into the gum line. I am afraid of receding gums due to this bridge. How should I proceed? Should I get a denture? Or should I opt for an implant? What should I do? Thanks.
A.
Hello. You should have a second opinion from a highly skilled cosmetic dentist or restorative dental specialist – it sounds like the ‘margin’ of the crown is too deep under the gum to allow full healing but we would need to confirm this at your examination. You should attend a clinic where excellence is practiced for the very best results. Regards, Mark.
Hello. You should have a second opinion from a highly skilled cosmetic dentist or restorative dental specialist – it sounds like the ‘margin’ of the crown is too deep under the gum to allow full healing but we would need to confirm this at your examination. You should attend a clinic where excellence is practiced for the very best results. Regards, Mark.
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