Archive for the ‘Q. Dental Bridges’ Category

How can i find out that the bridges on my front teeth are zenos or not?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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Dear Andrew, i had 2 x 3 unit (top front 6) bridges replaced as they were 20 yrs old, i had them replaced with Zeno Zirconium which look & feel fine. I also a 4unit bridge fitted to my lower right side & 2 crowns to my left upper & lower, all Zeno Zirconium. I had all this done 10 weeks ago & am worried now that they (other than the 6 fromt) don’t actually look like the Zeno’s i have in the front…. I had all the work done in Budapest. What is the best way for me to find out if all the ones other than the front are Zenos or not?? I would really appreciate any correspondance from you, Thanking you.

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

My dentist said i cannot do implant or bridge because of my small teeth can u advice?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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6 months ago I lost a lower front tooth. My dentist gave me a temporary implant. I was told there was an infection on the root, so I was given antibiotics and yesterday had the root out and was given a hideous denture to wear that I am told I have to wear for up to one year (!!) He says he cannot do an implant or bridge because my teeth are too small – I certainly do not have small teeth – I have had a lot of work done over the years and no dentist has ever remarked on my ‘small’ teeth. I went back to my dentist’s surgery this morning to ask for help as I took the denture out to clean and cannot get it back in – it has cut into my gum and is pressing hard on my other teeth. I was told he was too busy so they made an appointment with another dentist in the practice. I went to the appointment sat waiting for one hour and was then told she refuses to see me as I am not her patient! (BAD PRACTICE!) That a dentist can leave a patient in this state is quite disgusting. My question is….Please could you tell me why I have to wait a year for an implant? My dentist has not explained properly and I do not understand. I am 44, consider myself fairly attractive, and have a big problem with wearing an awful denture (It hurts, does not fit properly and is very, very uncomfortable)

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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Are Maryland bonded bridges fitted on the NHS

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

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

How long does a bridge last and how strong are they?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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I have trigeminal neuralgia and I have not been to a dentist in two and a half years because of this. I use to go to the dentist every six months. I now need a root canal on the same side of my trigeminal neuralgia top left. Also I made need another root canal and a crown done to the tooth next to it. I also need a new partical plate, cleaning,and other crowns. I am very anxious about having work done on my mouth. I was also told that I could have a bridge instead of a new partical plate. The bridge would be on tooth 6,7,8,3 are the missing teeth and on my partical now. If they do a bridge it would have to be connected with crowns on teeth 9,10,4,5,. the root canal is on tooth 13 which already has a crown. I am now on a anti-botic for the infection of that tooth. What is better for me to have a bridge or another partical? how long does a bridge last and how strong are they? What should I get done first? I am fearful because of my Trigeminal Neuralgia and I also have TMJ. Thank you for any information you can give me.

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

How can you find out whether you have decay under a metal porcelain bridge

Friday, September 25th, 2009
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How can you find out whether you have decay under a metal porcelain bridge and if so, what should be done. Dull pain at gum area. X ray shows nothing

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Will bone grafting last and what option should I look at implant or bridges

Friday, September 25th, 2009
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I need to have my front four teeth pulled I have lost bone over the years due to periondonal diease. I am looking at dental implants vs perm bridge? I have had a consultation regarding the dental implants and it was determined they would need to do a bone graph to build the bone back up. My quuestion is – will this last? What is your opinion on both procedures? Thanks

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A bridge would mean drilling d… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

How to treat a periodontal disease?

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
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One of my bottom teeth has become loose the whole of the length of the root is exposed and my gum has receded either side of it and if i rock the tooth the root pivots out of the gum there is no recession inside the mouth this is under the bottom lip can you give me advice on what to do i have to see my dentist on thursday but not sureif hes familar with things like this Thanks

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Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

Does failing to get a bridge lead to problems?

Sunday, September 20th, 2009
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Hi, I only have 1 back molar tooth on the bottom rear (the 1 behind it & ahead of it had to be extracted). Are there any problems down the road if I don’t do anything about it – or should I be getting a bridge? I’m told a bridge will run around $3,000.00 but that’s a lot of money! Please let me know if there would be any problems leaving it as is? Thank you!

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Options for straight beautiful teeth for the older people

Sunday, September 20th, 2009
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I am 61 years old and as seems to be with many older people I have considerable movement of my lower teeth resulting in them bunching in the front. My upper teeth now also appear to be moving and I would like to have them corrected. Is this possible? I should say I enjoy good health both orally and physically and participate in regular excercise and have never smoked. I visit the dentist for check ups regularly but have been told I am too old to bother with this. Your opinion would be appreciated.

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Would bridges be a possibility for lower back teeth

Sunday, September 20th, 2009
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Two of my lower back teeth have been removed. It was suggested i have implants or dentures. I’m far to young to be having dentures but implants are too expensive. Would having a bridge be a possibility?

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore