Hi Doctor Moore, I am scheduled for a titanium implant. The doctor I see for gluten sensitivity strongly advises against it based on her own experience and research about after effects, e.g., infection and electrical conductivity with old metal fillings. She had the implant removed as it seriously affected her health and had a Maryland bridge put in place. The tooth I need replaced is the second right of front which I am concerned would look grey with the metal attachments. However, my three remaining front teeth are crowns as it is. What is your position on this issue? Is there a link between gluten sensitivity and dental implant success? Do you think this should be an issue I may have to take up with my own dentist? I’m not sure what to think about receiving the treatment now…Thank you for your help.
Posts Tagged ‘maryland bridge’
Will My Sensitivity To Gluten Impact Upon The Success Rates Of Dental Implant Treatment?
Thursday, June 13th, 2013Is It Okay To Place Braces Over A Maryland Bridge?
Thursday, June 13th, 2013 Hi, I wondered if you could help me? when i was 12 i had braces to open
up a space. This space had to be opened up in order to compensate for my
missing lateral incisors which had to be replaced with dental implants. Now i
am 18 and have been told there is not enough space in the roots to place the
actual dental implant and I have been advised to have even more orthodontic
treatment, i am just wondering if the braces can be placed over the maryland
bridge i currently have and also how long it would take to open up roughly 4mm
of space for dental implants to be placed? This work is taking forever, I just want it finished!! I feel like my whole life is on hold…Anyway, thank you very much for in advance.
How Should I Tackle The Gap Between My Incisors?
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013Hello Dr, I am 34yrs old female.I will describe my most problematic area which is my top row only,please tell me what is the best option for me. I have the widest gap between my two central incisors. I can fit a pen through this gap. My right lateral incisor is missing, it has always been like that I did not do an extraction. My left lateral incisor position is occupied by a small baby tooth,strange but true . Do you think a snap on smile would be right for me and what cost will I be looking at ? Am only asking about the top row. I have never smiled in public or photo,I would like to get married and smile in my wedding photos, can you help please?
What Can I Do About The Gaps In My Teeth?
Friday, April 26th, 2013I have all my adult teeth however I haven’t got my lateral incisor teeth. It’s been like this for about 7 years so all I have is spaces between my teeth. I hate my teeth so much that I choose not to smile and even cover my mouth when talking . I can’t afford cosmetics as I’m only 16 and neither can my parents. It’s been suggested that I get braces and then implants to to fill the gaps however I can’t afford this solution. What can I have done so I no longer have gaps between my teeth?I look forward to getting your advice and I am very thankful that you are helping me with my problem. Thanks in advance.
My Crowned Tooth Has A Broken Post And Infection, Are The Costs I Have Been Quoted Accurate?
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 I have a crown with a broken post and possible infection (seen on xray).The tooth is the front left one.
The crown is also loose and has to come out.
My dentist gave me two option: To remove the tooth or two keep it (not reccomended by him, couse of the infection and possibility he may not be able to drill the remaining post out and Infection may not be treated succsesfully.
If I remove my tooth, I have option of 1.-implant (only done privately and too expensive (£2000)
2.dentures for tooth-i dont like it because I can take them in and out
3.bridge-done on nhs with one wing and possibility it may coume out, or done privetly with two wings, over my other front tooth, but it may couse pain, and again it cost more (£1000).
What would you reccomend?
I have to mention that I was planing to do veneer on my other right front tooth -its crooked-anyway so these two look the same, and veneer on NHS cost me £300.
Many thanks
Should I choose a traditional or maryland bridge to replace four lower teeth?
Monday, March 18th, 2013Hello, I am currently choosing between a traditional or maryland bridge, and wondered if you could offer an expert opinion on the decision. The cost is about the same, and it is needed to bridge the gap between my lower incisors, so is needed to replace four removed teeth. I have been advised that the main risks are nerve problems for the crowns that have to be done for the conventional bridge, and the risk of dislodging for the maryland bridge, but that they maryland may be the better solution when fewer missing teeth are involved. Would you be able to offer any advice please?
I have been quoted £8,500 for a new bridge, are dental implants a better option for me?
Friday, September 14th, 2012Hi,
Maybe you can advise.. six years ago I had my two incisors removed and two separate maryland bridges placed onto my front two teeth.
One has broken twice and been cemented back in each time. Of the adjoining teeth – one is OK and the other a little decayed where the metal arm joins it (it doesn’t any more).
I have two separate quotes and approaches from two dentists. One involves work on maryland/pontiac bridges to strengthen it circa £2,500 and the other involves removing the two front roots and inserting a large bridge across the gaps left by the four front ones.
I understand the prognosis for the latter is probably better long term. However that’s £8,500.
I also understand that implants might be options especially at that price level.
I am however struggling to understand why the quote for that bridge is £8,500.
Is this a fair appraisal of my options and do you think those costs are reasonable? Thank you.
I can receive a Maryland bridge through the NHS at a reduced cost, would you recommend this treatment?
Friday, August 24th, 2012 I have an incisor missing between my front tooth and canine.The surounding teeth are in a healthy condition and my dentist says i can have a cantilever bridge fixed to the canine or a maryland bridge.The cantileaver has to be done as a private patient but i can have the maryland bridge carried out on the NHS at reduced cost.
There is quite a diference in price and as i am retired i have to concider this.Which would you recomend,Is the maryland bridge good enough.
Should I replace my missing front teeth with a fixed bridge or dental implants?
Monday, March 5th, 2012I had a car wreck & had the front top 2 teeth knocked out. I have a Maryland bridge. It lasted about 10 years -the first time it came out. Then it lasted about 3 yaers. Then 1 year. Now I’m lucky if it will stay in for 3 MONTHS. I checked into tooth implants. However, I will need a bone graft. I really don’t want to go that direction. I’ve been thinking about a reg. bridge. But I have a problem with filing down my good teeth on both sides to place the capsa over to hold the missing teeth in place. By filing my good teeth will I have problems with nerves later on? Because there won’t be as much protection; if about 1/2 of my tooth is filed off for the cap to go over. What do you think? Any suggestions?
