Posts Tagged ‘bridges’
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Q. My 23-year-old daughter has a 6 tooth bridge across one incisor to the other. This was because she was missing 2 laterals. This was done instead of implants because of severe bone loss of the missing laterals and not enough space for implants. She did have braces but unfortunately had an orthodontist that didn’t know what he was doing, causing these problems. An excellent prosthodontist suggested either redo braces and gum grafting or a bridge. For monetary reasons and my daughter not wanting go through this all over again for years she chose a bridge. This is when she was 19. Is it possible for her to get implants and crowns or once a bridge, always at bridge?
A. It doesn’t sounds like anything has changed regarding the space or bone for implants and now the teeth have been trimmed (i presume) it isn’t really worth considering replacing everything. If the bridge starts to fail then the situation may change and implants may become an option then.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: bad gums red throat, bone loss, bridge, bridges, cantilever bridge, cost dental implants, dental bridge, dental bridges, dental implants, dental implants costs, dental veneer gum line, gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, immediate dental implants, implants, incisor, maryland bridge, porcelain bridge, teeth implants
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Friday, November 6th, 2009
Q. In early March this year, finally my “baby tooth” cut through – in the roof of my mouth, just behind my eye/front tooth at a pointing outward angle. Nothing special really, except that I’m 43 years old. I needed dental surgery, as it was pushing my front tooth forward and making loose my 3 tooth bridge. I had the surgery at Guy’s Hosipital under the care of a lovely team. It was pretty drastic I must admitt, drilling through the front of my upper gum line to the left of eye tooth and incision/hole drilled in the roof of my mouth to extract said tooth. Nine months later however, I’m left with a widening gap of the eye/front tooth and my 3 tooth bridge is loose, and lower than my gum line. My whole gum line has changed above the bridge so that now you can actully see the metal structure of the bridge itself. The bridge used to fit snug and I never had a gap either at the top of this structure or as is now a gap between my front and eye tooth. I don’t think my upper jaw bone structure would support implants following my surgery. What would you suggest? At this point I am seriously considering a denture of some form, one that does not involve invasive surgery, but then what about the gap between front tooth and eye tooth?
A. Hi it sound like you’ve been through a lot so a denture would seem like an easy option. It might be a good short term option however I guess in the long run you would probably be more comfortable with fixed teeth. This could probably be acheived using an implant supported bridge although it sounds like the bone would need rebuilding firts. Perhaps you could go back to Guys and ask them for their opinion as they have very experienced surgeons who might be able to help you.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: baby teeth, baby tooth, bridge, bridges, cantilever bridge, cost dental implants, dental bridge, dental bridges, dental implant, dental implants, dental implants costs, denture, dentures, gappy teeth, immediate dental implants, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants, small gaps, teeth gaps, valplast dentures
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Friday, November 6th, 2009
Q. Hi, I have just returned from a visit to my dentist today. My appointment was for preparation for a crown on upper molar, second from back. This tooth had broken in half followng root canal treatment and filling 5 years ago. My current dentist put a temporary cover on it and we left it for six months to ensure that the seal hadn’t been breached. When he removed the temporary today he advised he would be unable to save the tooth as what was left of the tooth was partially below the gum-line rendering a crown that would not be viable. He suggested either a bridge, which he felt was not a good option due to the grinding down of the adjacent teeth and suggested an implant at a cost of £2,000. Having done some research on the internet some sites have said that crowns can be placed even if there is only a root left (that has had root canal treatment) and a post can be inserted into the root for the crown to be attached to. Can you advise if this is a possibility please? I look forward to your response. Many thanks.
A. the details are all important here. some teeth can be managed with crowns some are better extracted.
the size, shape and location of the residual tooth : filling are all important.
Before implants there were several common ways to solve the problems. But the fix might only last 5-10years, Implants can be more predictable in some cases. so tend to be increasing in popularity.
If you are near our city centre Practice beside New Street shops contact Amy for details of a free initial assesment. 0121 643 0610
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: bridge, bridges, cantilever bridge, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentistry drugs, cosmetic dentists, Cosmetic+dentistry, cost cosmetic dentistry, cost dental implants, cost teeth whitening, crown, crowns, dental bridge, dental bridges, dental crown, dental crowns, dental implant, dental implants, dental implants costs, gold crown, immediate dental implants, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants, lava crown, maryland bridge, nhs crowns, porcelain bridge, porcelain crowns, root canal
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Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Q. What is bridge work and does it involve any injections …. thankyou
A. A bridge is a way of filling the gap left after a tooth is removed. it normally requires injections as the teeth either side of the gap need to be drilled down to receive the bridge.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: bridge, bridges, cantilever bridge, dental bridge, dental bridges, maryland bridge, porcelain bridge
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Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Q. I have been trying to wear a nightguard /splint. But it’s causing me pain especially on one side where I have a bridge. In the morning it seems like the pain is in the gum under/behind the bridge area. It’s like one side feels alright but this side isn’t. I was hoping maybe you could shed some light on why this might be happening. Your thoughts on this are much appreciated. Thank you.
A. I guess the splint is either rubbing on the gum or causing pressure on the bridge. pop back to your dentist and ask him to adjust it
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: bridge, bridges, cantilever bridge, dental bridge, dental bridges, dental pain, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, night guard, porcelain bridge
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Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Q. I have a post crown which came loose, my dentist reseated it. He said that it maybe that the socket into which the post is inserted may have cracked, in which case he will have to replace the postcrown with a bridge. Is this the only possible alternative and what does it involve. I would appreciate your advice
A. It is often the only thing you can do when the root has cracked. You could also consider a dental implant as this wouldn’t mean drilling down the adjacent teeth which is often required for a bridge.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: bridge, bridges, cantilever bridge, crown, crowns, dental bridge, dental crown, dental crowns, dental implant, gold crown, lava crown, nhs crowns, porcelain crowns
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Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Q. I have a gap on my bottom jaw. The 2nd tooth never grew when I was growing up. My dentist says I could have a bridge but I am reluctant to have good teeth either side filed down. The gap is not very big but is annoying and the tooth from the upper jaw is growing downwards to fill the gap. Would an implant work? I had an implant for a bigger missing tooth on the uppper jaw which is great but this gap is smaller.
A. If the gap is less than 5mm wide then an implant will not be possible. It which case a bridge might be the best alternative
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: bridge, bridges, cantilever bridge, cost dental implants, dental bridge, dental bridges, dental implant, dental implants, dental implants costs, immediate dental implants, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants, jaw, jaw bone, jaw click, jaw joint, Jaw line, jaw pain, maryland bridge, offline jaw, porcelain bridge, teeth implant, teeth implants, tooth implant
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Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Q. My husband had a bridge fitted last year (4 front teeth). He does not floss the area between his bridge teeth and gums – saying that his dentist said it was not necessary as the bridge was tightly fitted and there was no “gap”. He now has bad/stale breath and I believe it is to do with him not cleaning his bridge work properly but he won’t be told. I too have a bridge (1 tooth) and my dentist showed me how to floss the “gap” between bridge and gum. So who’s right?
A. I would advise that your husband visits his dental professional for a hygienist appointment. The hygienist will be able to clean the area, as well as advising your husband on how to care for his bridge. It may however, be that this is not the cause of the bad breath. I hope this helps
Many thanks
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007
Tags: bridge, bridges, cantilever bridge, dental bridge, dental bridges, hygienist, maryland bridge, oral hygiene, porcelain bridge
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Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Q. I am about to start looking for a dentist to do some reconstructive work on my teeth. I am about to lose many teeth due to genetic periodontitis. I am willing to have some existing teeth pulled if it makes the procedure easier – I do not hold out much hope for most of them. My preferred option would be bridges secured by implants, if possible. Can you advise me of the options I may have and the cost implications of same.
A. Hello, thanks for your message, it sounds like implants would be your best option is you still have enough bone for them. You would need an assessment and a ct scan of the jaws to decide the best treatment. As a rule you may need to budget around £1500-2000 per missing tooth if implants are used. Let me know if you’d like me to take a look for you my clinic number is 01245 268 494
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: bridge, bridges, cantilever bridge, cost dental implants, ct scan, dental bridge, dental bridges, dental implant, dental implants, dental implants costs, jaw, jaw bone, jaw click, jaw joint, Jaw line, jaw pain, maryland bridge, periodontal disease, porcelain bridge
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Q. Dear Dr Caplan, I had a bridge fitted last July on the front tooth attached to my good front left tooth. I got knocked over today by youngest son and it has become slightly lose. Will it be repairable?
A. Maybe but visit your dentist asap for an Xray to check for fracture etc
Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN
Tags: bridge, bridges, dental bridge, dental bridges, fractured root, fractured teeth, front teeth, front tooth, maryland bridge, porcelain bridge, Q. Dental Bridges
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Q. I would like to know if it is possible to have a tooth implant fitted under the following circumstances: My permanent lateral incisors were removed when I was a child (roughly 6yrs old) before they could grow after an accident which fractured my jaw. I have had dentures, bridges and now have one crown fitted on one side and nothing on the other. I am now 37 yrs old.
A. hi many thanks for your email, the site that requires the implant needs to be assessed to check there is enough room both height, and width wise for the dental implant and that there is enough bone. hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007
Tags: bridge, bridges, crown, crowns, dental bridge, dental bridges, dental crown, dental crowns, dental implant, dental implants, denture, dentures, immediate dental implants, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants, incisor, Q. Dental Bridges, Q. Dental crowns, Q. Dental Implants, Q. Dentures
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Q. Hi, I am a 49 year old male and i have lost all but 3 of my top teeth, and dont have that many left on the bottom, can you help me please?
A. The treatment for you will probably be a combination of dentures and implants. The best result would be a fixed bridge attached to implants but this depends on the amount of bone available for the implants and of course cost
Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN
Tags: bridge, bridges, cantilever bridge, cosmetic dentistry drugs, cosmetic dentists, Cosmetic+dentistry, cost cosmetic dentistry, cost dental implants, cost teeth whitening, cracked tooth, dental bridge, dental bridges, dental implant, dental implants, dental implants costs, denture, dentures, immediate dental implants, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants, maryland bridge, partial denture, partial dentures, porcelain bridge, valplast dentures
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Q. i had a fronr tooth capped due to absess some years ago i came out some time ago and a dentist said that the rest of the tooth has to come out i agree with this but i am terrified of dental work i want to have either an implant or a bridge inserted but the gum where this tooth was has receeded [where they cut my gum to remove the absess]please advise me of the best option i am 65 and suffer with copd
A.
Usually I would recommend an implant because the research shows that they last the longest. However you would need to be assessed for bone volume for the implant and have the aesthetics carefully assessed
Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN
Tags: abscess, bad gums red throat, bridge, bridges, cantilever bridge, cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentistry drugs, cosmetic dentists, Cosmetic+dentistry, cost cosmetic dentistry, cost dental implants, dental bridge, dental bridges, dental implant, dental implants, dental implants costs, front teeth, front tooth, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, immediate dental implants, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants
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Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Q. Which is the best superfloss for bridge flossing, eg Thornton’s, Oral B? Many thanks for any advice
A. I would recommend Oral B
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: bridge, bridges, cantilever bridge, dental bridge, dental bridges, flossing, maryland bridge, porcelain bridge
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Friday, October 30th, 2009
Q. i had bridge work done all of the upper not happy with the results, one side seen lower the teeth seem too big, did have some adjustments, still not happy, also this took almost 3 months to complete. what are the procedure to have this redone. not happy
A. Very sorry to hear that you are not happy with the result of your bridge. The only thing to be done now is to have it redone. If you came to see me I would firstly assess exactly what you are not happy with using photographs and possibly imaging. Impressions of your existing bridge would be taken and a diagnostic mock up of your teeth would be made in wax on the model. When your bridge is removed this mockup would be used to produce a beautiful temporary bridge and any adjustments would be made at this stage until you are happy. This would then be copied to make the final bridge. In this way the aesthetics are very carefully controlled. This could be completed before Xmas but you will need to contact my surgery as soon as possible as my clinical time is limited due to lecture commitments. I hope to see you soon.
Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN
Tags: bridge, bridges, dental bridge, dental bridges, maryland bridge, porcelain bridge, Q. Dental Bridges
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Q. I am about to have lower front pincer tooth extracted, can you please advice on what to get, a partial denture or a bridge and what type. My dentist has not explained the options, please can you help me decide I am at my wits end with worry. As soon as possible.
A. A denture is the quickest and simplest method to fill the gap. I would recommend this for immediately after having the tooth removed, after this you could have a bridge or an implant if you want a permanently fixed in tooth.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: bridge, bridges, dental bridge, dental bridges, dental implant, dental implants, dental implants costs, dental inplant, denture, dentures, front teeth, front tooth, immediate dental implants, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Q. I have a missing tooth needing a bridge. I have been advised that a CEREC replacement would be better than a normal bridge because the CEREC materials are chemically bonded to your neighbouring healthy teeth. This would enable my dentist to save as much healthy tooth tissue as possible. Is a CEREC bridge preferable as it allows the dentist to save more of your neighbouring healthy teeth?
A. I would not advise a Cerec bridge as the materials available at the moment are only plastic for bridges
Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN
Tags: bridge, bridges, cantilever bridge, cerec, cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentistry drugs, cosmetic dentists, Cosmetic+dentistry, cost cosmetic dentistry, dental bridge, dental bridges, maryland bridge, porcelain bridge
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Q. I just had a 6 unit full porcelain bridge placed in December of 2009, I just noticed a very tiny chip in between my two front teeth. Is this repairable?
A. Thanks for your question, it is possible that the dentist would be able to repair the chip without removing the bridge.
Many Thanks
Dr Kailesh solanki
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007
Tags: bridge, bridges, cantilever bridge, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentistry drugs, cosmetic dentists, Cosmetic+dentistry, dental bridge, dental bridges, maryland bridge, porcelain, porcelain bridge, porcelain crowns, porcelain fillings, porcelain teeth, porcelain veneer, porcelain veneers
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Q. Hi My problem is a gummy smile which has bothered me for some time now. I have recently just finished quite a lot of dental treatment including invisalign treatment, plus a new bridge, veneers and crowns, whilst my teeth look great I still feel I have a gummy smile, is there any additional treatment I could have to correct this? Many thanks
A. Ideally the gums could have been lifted before your veneers were made. It is very difficult now without having to replace your veneers. You could have had crown lengthening treatmnet which would have reduce the gum amount on show.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: bridge, bridges, cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentists, Cosmetic+dentistry, crooked smile, crown, crowns, dental veneer gum line, gums, invisailgn, invisalign, invisalign brace, invisalign braces, new smile, perfect smile, smile, smile makeover, veneer, veneers, veneerswhite smile
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