My Old Bridge Fell Off After Root Canal Work. Should I Get A Different Bridge, Like My Dentist Recommends?
Q.
My 20+ year old bridge has fallen off, 2 months after having a root canal work done through the bridge into one of the supporting teeth. The other supporting tooth is now damaged. I would like to have another bridge rather than a denture, but the gap is now three teeth wide, rather than the one it was before. The two teeth either side are sound. The gap is upper front 1 left, and 1/2 right. My dentist says that a different bridge might work – one that is glued to the back of the supporting teeth, but he says that this often fails – is this right?
My 20+ year old bridge has fallen off, 2 months after having a root canal work done through the bridge into one of the supporting teeth. The other supporting tooth is now damaged. I would like to have another bridge rather than a denture, but the gap is now three teeth wide, rather than the one it was before. The two teeth either side are sound. The gap is upper front 1 left, and 1/2 right. My dentist says that a different bridge might work – one that is glued to the back of the supporting teeth, but he says that this often fails – is this right?
A.
The first step of course is to come for an thorough examination and consultation to figure out all your options. There may be several ways to resolve things for you. Implants may be an option combined with some veneers and crowns for a full smile makeover.
The first step of course is to come for an thorough examination and consultation to figure out all your options. There may be several ways to resolve things for you. Implants may be an option combined with some veneers and crowns for a full smile makeover.
A new bridge may be another alternative to dentures but the implant option may be more desirable.
As always, the very best treatment begins with carefully analysis, diagnosis and planning and to advise you properly we’d need to see the situation up close. A photo might help to give you some initial feedback but we always advise you come in for the examination before we can be very specific. Best wishes, Mark.
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