Bridges Questions

Loose Bridge

Hi, I have recently had a bridge put in on the top of my mouth. The bridge is pretty big and covers 6 missing teeth. Three in the front of the mouth and there are others missing on the sides. The two very back molars are there. I had an...

Bridge doesn't fit proper

i had a bridge put in upper left. the 3 teeth behind my eye tooth. now i cant clench my teeth. my lower eye tooth hits my upper eye tooth and also the tooth in front of the eye tooth. the dentist already ginded down on the upper eye tooth and that...

Lost Bridge Options? (Answered)

I lost my bridge yesterday from lower back: molar/false tooth/pre-molar. Recementation is not an option as the pre-molar is mostly gone. Are there any other options, other than a new bridge or a partial? Possible to cement the molar, then use...

OLD FALSE TOOTH FOR NEW BRIDGE (Answered)

I HAVE A FALSE TOOTH MADE FOR AN OLD ROOT CANAL ON A TOOTH THAT HAS BEEN EXTRACTED BUT IHAVE AN INTACT ROOT CANAL ON THE SAME TOOTH ON THE OTHER SIDE. WOULD I BE ABLE TO USE THAT FALSE TOOTH FOR A BRIDGE SOMEDAY WHEN THE GOOD TOOTH GOES BAD? I\'D...

what is a pontif (Answered)

what is a pontif is it like a bridge that attaches to a tooth

Cantilevered bridge?

does a cantilevered bridge have to be re enforced with a special metal such as tilite? the teeth in question are # 8 and 9.

Can a cavity under the cap be repaired (Answered)

I have a bridge with 4 caps and 4 teeth in between the caps. One tooth stump rotted and had to be removed. Another stump feels sensitive and I want to get it repaired before it also rots. Is this possible? I can't afford a new bridge with...

Decay of tooth under bridge (Answered)

My dentist tells me that bridge has to be removed, bad tooth filled and bridge replaced. The quoted cost will be about $3.350.00. I believe the fee is excessive.

Root Canal versus extraction + Bridge (Answered)

What are the pro's and con's of having a root canal on a molar versus extraction plus a bridge? Cost is not the issue, issue is patient discomfort.

Cemented Dental Bridges - Constant Pain..

Full mouth - Cemented Porcelain Dental Bridges, with Titanium metal on the inside. Procedure done in Belgrade, Serbia. About a Month and a week later, continuous pain, that starts in the jaw bone and moves to the front of the mouth, causing...

Permanent Bridge with an Infection Under One Tooth

Had a permanent bridge made approximately 5 years ago on my front top teeth; I have an infection under one of the teeth, which has been cleared up; will I have to get this bridge removed and another one put in? I am in excellent health, I take no...

My teeth hurt under my bridge what to do? (Answered)

i had 4 years of braces and was not born with my upper lateral incisors. the orthodontist moved my canine teeth to where my laterals would of been with bands then after they were moved where he wanted them to be sent me to a dentist to have two...

How to handle a dental bridge cost issue

I was advised by a new dentist that it would cost me $75 to cut my bridge off in front of #15. The front anchor of the bridge (#12) was decayed completely through. The origional dentist was not available when I needed it done so his partner did...

Can I get a new temp. bridge? (Answered)

I just had 9 implants put in my lower jaw with a temp. bridge, however the bridge is very ill fitted.. the teeth come to much forward and are to high through out the bridge so that when my face is relaxed it feels like my jaw is clenched which is...

Chipped fixed bridge repair? (Answered)

I have a upper fixed bridge between tooth 6-11. it has a metal frame and the teeth seem to be porcelain. I chipped tooth# 8, it is a large chip, but a clean breack and I found the piece that fell out. Unfortunately I am unemployed, and have no...