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Does cerec bridges have any advantage?

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

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
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Can a chip in porcelain bridge repairable?

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.
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Dr Kailesh Solanki
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What are the options for my post accident dental issues?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Q. Thanks for taking the time to read this. basically i had an accident while playing football which has led to me losing over half of one of my front teeth and the other front tooth being pushed back out of place. also along with that my bottom teeth are quite covered in plaque and rotten due to many a years cola drinking without looking after my teeth and they have become quite rotted and were also slightly pushed back in the accident and feel quite sore. ive not had a dental visit for 12 yrs until i had emergency surgery the day after the accident and all the dentist did was pull my front tooth forward again and glue it to the tooth next to it aswell as to the snapped tooth which he appears to have just covered in glue aswell to stop me cutting my mouth open on. i really dont like the sound of having false teeth put in place as my front teeth top ot bottom but it seems i may lose most of them if this repair work wasnt successful and if my bottom front teeth cant be saved. what are my options as im a unemployed nhs dental user. thanks for yor time

A. Thanks for your questions, I’m sorry to hear about your recent trauma. If you are unfortunate and do have to lose some of your teeth, dentures may not be the only option available to you. It would depend on the stability of the healthy teeth either side of your gap, but you may be able to have a bridge. A bridge is made by putting crowns on the teeth at either side of the gap and then joining the two crowns together by attaching a false tooth in between them. However sometimes the dentist will advise that you have a temporary denture in place for a while after you lose the teeth to allow for the healing process. I hope this helps.
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Could you please analyze my teeth problem

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Q. Several yrs ago I had 5 front teeth worked on. 3 are on a bridge 2 were on posts. 2 yrs ago one of the teeth broke off at the root (abssesed) and had to have it pulled. Now one of the front teeth which is on a post is loose. I went to a dentist and he tried to remove cap but couldn’t. He used what he called a blue bos. Felt like a hydaulic hammer. Now he says he will have to cut the cap off, replace the post & make a bridge for the front tooth, the tooth next to it (currently have to wear mouth piece and use one of my incisors for the bridge. My concern is what if the root which has had 2 prior root conals done on it (freak, yes) also breaks off at the root. The other side of this is fron tooth capped, next tooth capped, next tooth incisor tooth missing and part of bridge. So we are talking about my entire front teeth. I hope you understand and can help. I am worried. My dentist can’t get me in until Dec. 3rd, although he got me in in a week of never seeing him before and then again that very same day.

A. It sounds like you need to have the teeth fully assessed if they are that weak you may need to think about dental implants, which will provide you with new teeth and last a lot longer.

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Is there anyway to remove my bridge and replace the chipped tooth?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Q. I have a bridge (top six teeth) with a broken/chipped tooth. I have had it repaired several times but the repair keeps breaking off. Basically it is non functional. Is there a way to remove my bridge and replace the chipped one or some other procedure to fix it permanently?

A. It sounds like you will need the bridge removing and replacing completely let me know if you would like me to take a look please free to contact me on 01245 268494

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Dr Andrew Moore
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Can a bridge be filled down Plz advice

Monday, October 19th, 2009
Q. Hi, I wonder if you can help. I had an upper bridge fitted by an NHS dentist and it really is the worst thing I have ever done. The 4 teeth are massive and I feel my smile has been ruined. I now speak with a slight lisp and have a constant dry mouth. I also now have an over bite. This bridge also sticks out farther than the teeth either side of it. I am so upset about this.My question I guess it – can a bridge be filled down

A. This is unlikely to be possible and you probably need a new bridge.  NHS dentists are limited as far as aesthetics goes due to the fee that they recieve limiting them to use basic laboratory technicians to produce well fitting bridges but with limited aesthetics

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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What is the cause for other unit of bridge to feel rough?

Monday, October 19th, 2009
Q. Hello Dr Solanki I had a missing tooth at the back of my upper teeth, the front two had previously been veneered some 14 years ago and one tooth next to a front tooth was a crown. I wanted the crown replaced, a bridge to be fitted to fill the missing tooth and the rest of my uppert teeth, which were healthy, to be veneered. The dentist thought it best to replace the whole upper teeth with two seper bridges, one starting from the right front and one fron the left front, a total of 11 teeth. the bridge unit starting from the left is ok , feeling quite smooth, but the other unit feels rough.What is causing this and what would be the remedy, and also, is it wise to file down perfectly healthy teeth to take a bridge? Thanks

A. Hi, my answer to your question is i try to avoid filing down healthy teeth to accomodate a bridge, the bridge could be rough due to excess cement being left around it, or the porcelain might not have been glazed sufficiently to give it a smooth surface. if this is the case it can be polished in the mouth with a diamond paste. hope this information is helpful.

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Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
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Which is the best place to get my implants done UK or abroad?

Monday, October 19th, 2009
Q. Hi Dr Solanki, i am currently considering have an implant as i currently have 4 teeth lower jaw bridge.where is the best place to have this kind of treatment uk or abroad?i was lookng at one in budapest,hungary and it look quite good any advice?Thank you for yourtime.

A. Hi many thanks for your email, i am against dentistry done abroad as when you get back and if you get problems its usually the local uk dentists which then need to sort the problems out and in my experiance the problems are more than the praise. however pay your money and take your chances. if you require help in finding a reputable dentist in the uk i will be happy to recommend one in your local area.

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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
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Will my teeth get pulled out during dental impression

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Q. My gum specialist has recommended that I have a night guard made (michegan splint) by my dentist. I have recently had non surgical deep cleaning and scaling treatment. I suppose what I am concerned about might seem silly. I have a bridge and I’m really worried that when the dental impression is being done it might get pulled out. Thank you for your help.

A. Don’t worry the bridge won’t come off unless the bridge is already very loose.

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Dr Andrew Moore
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Can you advice me over having conventional bridge or maryland bridge

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Q. Hi there, I’ve been to my dentist and was pondering over having a conventional fixed bridge or a maryland bridge – I have one missing front tooth. Both treatments cost £1,800 each. The dentist says for the maryland bridge, the reason why it’s that much is that it’s made from lava material. I just wanted to get a second opinion on the price because I thought that a maryland bridge was cheaper than a conventional bridge. Please advise. Thank you.

A. If the bridge involves 2 teeth both fees are top end and if you shop around you will be able to find  good quality Lava bridges for  less. If the bridge is 3 teeth fixed at either end the fees are normal. However individual dentists are free to set fees according to their local market.
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Are Maryland bonded bridges fitted on the NHS

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Q. Are Maryland bonded bridges fitted on the NHS, are there any problems with them. I have a two tooth denture that makes me gag

A. A maryland bridge is a good way to restore a missing tooth but a 2 tooth gap might not work so well as they are only bonded to the teeth and might not be strong enough. An implant might work better, ask your dentist abot the availability of bridges on the NHS as this varies.

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Dr Andrew Moore
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Are maryland bridges the best option to hide indent in gums?

Monday, September 14th, 2009
Q. Thank you for answering my previous question about my 13 year old daughter and the best age for an implant. Since we will be going with a Maryland Bridge until she is 19 and can’t do a bone graft until then, is there anything that can be done to build up the very noticeable indent in her gums above the missing tooth. When she laughs it is extremely noticeable. Since she is only 13 it doesn’t bother her right now but as she gets older say 15 or 16 she will have a problem with it. I wish I had been told by the orthodontist that this indent could have been a possibility when there is a missing adult tooth. We would have waited to start the second phase to open the space until she was 16 or 17 so she could have gone straight to the implant and bone graft after the braces. Please let me know if this would have been a possibility which would have saved us a lot of grief and expense? Thanks.

A. I would personally treat the child at 13 years fir the maryland and then wait. The bridge will cover most of the indent in the gum.

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Dr Andrew Moore
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What is the best age to have a bone graft and implant?

Friday, September 11th, 2009
Q. My daughter was born without her #7 adult tooth, she has been through 2 phases of braces and is now 13-14 in Nov. Above the space of the missing tooth is a very noticable indent in her gums. My question is; What is the best age for her to have a bone graft and implant? And is it possable to do the bone graft to remove the indent now and use a maryland bridge instead or do an implant in her late teens or early 20’s. Will the bone graft hold or will it disintegrate?

A. Unless an implant is put into the graft it will shrink away. My advice would be to place the maryland and wait till she is 19 for a graft and implant.

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How many teeth can one have for a bridge?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Q. Can you tell me if it is possible to have 4-5 unit bridge for the front top of the mouth and a 4 unit bridge at the bottom front of the mouth and what is the maximum teeth you can have for a bridge.Thankyou

A. Hi

It is possible , but there are may factors which needs to be taken into account
1. patients gum condition and oral hygiene
2. status of teeth
3. the patients bite
4. the teeth which are to be used
and many more….

I would recommend an examination to answer your question appropriately.

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara
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I would like to know a dentist in chelmsford to fix my loose maryland bridges

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Q. Hello there I am originally from Chelmsford and have all my family still there and am now looking for a really good, sensitive dentist to sort out my maryland bridge in the front that is loose and uncomfortable (it has been there for about 15 years) and also to probably fit a lumineer veneer or porcelain veneer to a front tooth that has recently become very slightly crooked with a gap between the maryland bridge. Please could you let me know if I could be treated in Chelmsford and the cost of both procedures. Many thanks

A. Hi. Thanks for your meassge I will ask one of my team to contact you tomorrow to arrange a visit so I can give you a full plan of treatment and all the costs involved. I guess as a guide the cost for the whole treatment you descrobe will be around £800. regards  Andrew

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Ive maryland bridges is now loose and front teeth is crooked is veneer or lumineers an option

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Q. Hello I have a maryland bridge attached to only one tooth that is now a little loose and the front tooth next to it has become crooked. Is it possible or advisable to have a veneer or lunineer fitted when the bridge next to it is not perfect.

A. The veneer sounds like a separate issue from the bridge although i would sort the bridge out first. Once this is secure either  a normal veneer or lumineer would probably work fine

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what is the best bonding cement to use for maryland bridge with metal wings?

Friday, June 19th, 2009
Q. What is the best bonding cement to use for maryland bridge with metal wings? thanks

A. I like Panavia

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I have no bone in my gums to have bridge is monroe procedure the best way to go?

Friday, June 19th, 2009
Q. Hello, thank you for your time. I had lost my front tooth as a child. Later on they gave me a partial for my front tooth. I was told I have no bone in my gums to have a bridge. I heard of a procedure called and monroe procedure?? Where they have a tooth with metal on the sides of it and it would anchor off my other teeth. Is this the best way to go?? I cannot get bone augmentation to get a bridge. Do you have any suggestions??? THANK YOU

A. You are thinking of a Maryland Bridge. This works well if the teeth either side are in good condition. As a rule they are not too strong but if you are careful they can last a long time

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I am having a bridge fitted but tooth behind is very heavily filled will it cause problem

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Q. Hi I am having a bridge fitted in 3 months but the tooth behind is VERY heavily filled, will this be a problem? Cheers

A. Hi
if the tooth behind is nothing to do with the bridge then it will not influence it , however if it is part of the bridge then the weakness will be improved with the crown as part of the bridge or you may need a post to strengthen it , best to talk to your dentist

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My partners bridge came out should something else be used to regain his smile

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Q. Hi My partner lost a tooth (front tooth) as he used to be a kickboxer and the nerve in the tooth got damaged. He has had a plate with a false tooth on it but this didn’t suit him. He recently had a bridge put in but has had it redone within two months of having it done and less than two months later it has come out again. He takes good care of it. When it has come out it looks like it has been bonded with the same thing that is used for fillings. Should something else be used? It seems odd that it has come out so quickly. He had gained confidence and was smiling again with his tooth but now after the second time of it coming out he feels pretty down. Any help or advice would be appreciated – I can send a picture of the false tooth and it’s fixings if you need it. Thanks

A. It sounds like he has had a marlyland bridge made, the false tooth is attached to metal which wraps round the adjacent tooth.  If the tooth keeps coming unstuck i wonder if his bite is off and he is putting too much pressure on the bridge.  Ask your dentist to have a look at his bite.  The best option would be a dental implant.

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