I Have Had A Maryland Bridge For 8 Years But The Bond Keeps Failing Now. What Should I Do?
Q.
Hi Dr Hughes. I have had my Maryland bridge in for about 8 years. The bond tends to fail usually after 2 to 3 years but I always have it refitted. It normally takes about 15 to 20 minutes to refit. This would include removal of any cement from the adjacent teeth and the Maryland bridge wings. It failed again 3 weeks ago and was refitted in just 5 minutes, it failed after 5 days, refitted again and now failed after 3 days. Again only 5 minutes was spent in the chair. Can you tell me what prep is usual in refitting the Maryland? Thank you for your time.
Hi Dr Hughes. I have had my Maryland bridge in for about 8 years. The bond tends to fail usually after 2 to 3 years but I always have it refitted. It normally takes about 15 to 20 minutes to refit. This would include removal of any cement from the adjacent teeth and the Maryland bridge wings. It failed again 3 weeks ago and was refitted in just 5 minutes, it failed after 5 days, refitted again and now failed after 3 days. Again only 5 minutes was spent in the chair. Can you tell me what prep is usual in refitting the Maryland? Thank you for your time.
A.
Hello and thank you for your enquiry. What is likely now that the Maryland has de-bonded half a dozen times or so is that it may not fit accurately anymore. It’s could be time for a brand new replacement or alternative such as a crown attached to a dental implant. If you’d like to know more about these procedures, there is information through this website. I hope this helps. Regards, Mark.
Hello and thank you for your enquiry. What is likely now that the Maryland has de-bonded half a dozen times or so is that it may not fit accurately anymore. It’s could be time for a brand new replacement or alternative such as a crown attached to a dental implant. If you’d like to know more about these procedures, there is information through this website. I hope this helps. Regards, Mark.
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