Dental bridge, Dentistry FAQ

Understanding Fixed Dentures: Fit, Cleaning, and Cavity Concerns

Fixed dentures Hello, Doctor; I would like to ask you a question. I recently had fixed dentures placed, and it has been 4 days. I noticed that the fixed denture on the dental bridge fits more snugly, while the one placed in the extraction site is not as tight and has some gaps. I...

Dr. Qiu Qiongyao Reply:
1. The dental bridge designed for the edentulous area typically comes in two forms: saddle-shaped or point contact designs. Patients are usually advised to clean them conveniently at home, using dental floss to thread through the bridge or utilizing a water flosser for cleaning. ...

Dealing with Abscess Under Dental Bridge: Pain Relief and Treatment Options

Abscess at the site of a dental bridge? Hello Dr. Tseng, I had a dental bridge placed over a year ago on teeth 14, 15, and 16. Currently, I am in France. A few days ago, I suddenly started experiencing tooth pain, and later my gums became swollen. I researched online and found ou...

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
The above situation is likely due to an infection or inflammation of the gum tissue around the dental bridge, or it could be that there is decay in the teeth within the bridge. If the antibiotics taken are not effective, it may be necessary to completely remove the dental bridge,...

Concerns About Dental Bridge Replacement: Is the Process Correct?

Remake dental braces? Hello Dr. Chang, my issue is that the dental bridge on my front teeth that I had done ten years ago recently fell off. When I returned to the original dental clinic, the dentist informed me that the root inside had decayed. He removed the decayed part and sa...

Dr. Zhang Xiangyuan Reply:
Dear online friend, Based on your description, it seems that your dental bridge has fallen off and is being remade. You have questions regarding the process of creating dentures and dental implants. I suggest that you consult and discuss these concerns with your treating dentis...

Do Dentists Need to Thoroughly Clean Teeth Before Fitting a Bridge?

Before placing a fixed dental bridge, is it necessary for the dentist to thoroughly clean the prepared natural teeth? Hello, my original dental bridge had a hole (it was used for nearly 20 years), so I had to redo the bridge. My first question is: the remaining two abutment teeth...

Dr. Zhang Xiangyuan Reply:
Dear online user, based on your description, your dental bridge needs to be remade due to a hole. Whether the supporting natural tooth requires root canal treatment can be assessed by a dentist after examining the actual condition of your teeth. Before securing the fixed dental b...

Dealing with Food Traps in Dental Bridges After Gum Recession

Dental bridge issues Hello, doctor. What should I do if food gets easily stuck in my dental bridge after experiencing gum recession?

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Dental bridges can easily trap food debris. Interdental brushes can be used for cleaning, but if the gaps are too large and the fit of the bridge is poor, it is recommended to remove the bridge and remake it. You should consult a dentist for further examination and evaluation.

Addressing Tooth Loss: Options for Dental Implants and Bridges

Tooth loss issues I have a missing upper right third molar, and the three posterior teeth are replaced with a dental bridge. The lower right side is missing the second and third molars. The upper left side is missing the first to third molars, and the lower left side is missing t...

Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello, the first molar is the center of occlusion, so placing an implant in the upper left first molar should be sufficient for the functional relationship between the upper and lower first molars, unless your dentist has specific considerations. Please consult regarding cleaning...

Should I Choose a Two-Tooth or Three-Tooth Crown After Tooth Extraction?

After the extraction of a mandibular central incisor, is it better to create a dental crown for two teeth or three teeth? Thank you? Hello Doctor: I recently had a lower central incisor extracted, and I am hesitating whether to make a dental bridge for two or three teeth. After a...

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
If a lower incisor is extracted due to a fracture, to restore the missing tooth, it is advisable to prepare the adjacent teeth for a three-unit bridge for better stability. However, if you prefer not to grind down the adjacent teeth, dental implants can be considered as an altern...

Affordable Dental Implants for Single Moms: Payment Plans Available

Due to financial difficulties, a single mother with severe tooth loss is inquiring about the availability of installment payments for dental implants? In the past, nutritional deficiencies and stress led to numerous dental issues. A few years ago, I fainted and severely injured m...

Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello: You may not need dental implants. If the dental bridge has come off, it is possible to treat the abutment teeth, place dental pins, and remake the dental bridge. Wishing you peace and good health. Sincerely, Dr. Huang Chih-Cheng, Director of Dentistry, Taoyuan General Hosp...

Can You Get Fillings After Removing Braces and Tooth Extraction?

Regarding braces? Because I had braces, but due to certain factors, they were removed midway today. However, I had two teeth extracted earlier. Can I still get dental fillings, doctor?

Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello, since you have had two teeth extracted, there are concerns regarding reconstruction. If these teeth need to serve as abutments for a dental bridge, the crown cannot be reused. Otherwise, after cleaning, the crown should be able to be re-cemented. Wishing you peace and heal...

Managing Mild Periodontal Disease Before Permanent Dental Work

Mild periodontal disease Hello, doctor. During my dental cleaning, the dentist informed me that I have mild periodontal disease. I recently had five new dental bridges placed, and they are currently only temporarily cemented. I would like to ask if, when the permanent cementing i...

Dr. Zhang Xiangyuan Reply:
Dear online friend, based on your description, the dental bridge is temporarily cemented, and you are considering periodontal treatment in the future. The appropriate time for your dental bridge to be permanently cemented actually depends on whether the periodontal treatment you ...

Bridges vs. Implants: Pros, Cons, and Costs Explained

The difference between dental bridges and dental implants? Hello, doctor. I need to have a tooth extracted soon, and I am considering either a dental bridge or a dental implant afterward. However, my budget is limited. Could you please explain the pros and cons of dental implants...

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
If you are missing a tooth and considering a dental bridge or an implant, it is important to assess whether adjacent teeth need to be prepared. For a fixed dental bridge, adjacent teeth must be shaped to serve as supports, typically resulting in a three-unit bridge. This option i...

Why Are My Teeth Sensitive to Hot and Cold After Getting Crowns?

Regarding the issue of sensitivity to hot and cold water after getting braces? I previously had a tooth extraction and needed a dental bridge, so the adjacent teeth (which had not undergone root canal treatment) were reduced in size to fit crowns. At that time, I did not experien...

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
The original dental bridge was redone due to one of the crowns breaking, resulting in the fabrication of three new crowns, while the old crown was used as a temporary crown. At this point, there was no sensitivity to hot or cold. However, after placing the new crowns, sensitivity...

Bridges vs. Implants: Choosing the Best Solution for Missing Teeth

Dental bridge and dental implant? Hello, I have a dental issue with missing teeth (the teeth have broken down to the gum line). The dentist at the clinic suggested two options: 1) dental bridge, and 2) dental implants. I have two areas of missing teeth: 1) On both sides of the mi...

Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello, first you need to consider how long you can wait. After tooth extraction (as you mentioned, if the tooth is fractured below the gum line or if there is deep decay in a crowned tooth that cannot be saved), the upper jaw typically requires a waiting period of more than 3 mon...

Choosing Between Dental Implants and Traditional Dentures: What You Need to Know

Choosing dentures for malocclusion? 1. I had a root canal treatment on a tooth in third grade, and now in my second year of high school, that tooth is loose. The doctor said it needs to be extracted and suggested that dental implants or traditional dentures have lower risks and c...

Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Dear Yi Yi, 1. You are quite young, and if you opt for a traditional dental bridge after tooth extraction, there is a high risk of pulp necrosis in the abutment teeth due to the required grinding. Dental implants would be a better option. Of course, you could also wait a few yea...

Understanding Tooth Root Abscess: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Dental root abscess? Hello, Doctor. About 8 years ago, I had a dental bridge placed on the last three molars on the lower left side, and the last molar underwent root canal treatment (the wisdom tooth is impacted and has not erupted). Two thick dental posts were placed inside. In...

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
The possible causes of the above situation could be a bacterial infection in the tooth root or inflammation of the periodontal tissue surrounding the tooth. If it is the former, the dental bridge may need to be removed, and root canal treatment should be redone. If it is the latt...

Do You Need Bone Grafting Before Getting a Dental Bridge?

Is it necessary to use bone grafting before getting a dental bridge? Hello: Due to severe decay, the second to last tooth on the upper left needs to be extracted. The doctor suggested either a dental implant or a bridge. From the X-ray, it is evident that there is significant bon...

Dr. Zhang Xiangyuan Reply:
Dear online friends, Based on the description provided, whether bone grafting is needed in the edentulous area depends on the extent of bone loss in that region. If the bone loss is not suitable for grafting, even if bone graft material is applied, it may not be able to maintain...

Understanding Dental Bridge Issues: Causes of Decay and Sensitivity

The natural tooth under the dental bridge has developed decay? The situation is that I had a dental bridge made in August of last year, using titanium alloy. However, the dentist advised me to monitor it for any food trapping, so the bridge was not fully cemented. Recently, I not...

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
1. After more than a year, the titanium alloy dental bridge became loose due to decay of the natural teeth underneath, which may be attributed to the gradual loss of the temporary adhesive used for the bridge. This resulted in a gap between the bridge and the natural teeth, allow...

Understanding the Risks of a Dead Tooth: Symptoms and Affordable Solutions

Root necrosis I would like to ask about my situation. I have four teeth at the back that have undergone root canal treatment and have been sealed. One of these teeth has a necrotic root, and I initially chose not to extract it to preserve the other three teeth, essentially formin...

Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Dear Dr. Luo's Team, Hello, regarding the last molar, if there is no opposing tooth, please have the doctor use a high-speed handpiece to section and extract the last molar at the connecting area. The first three molars will not be affected. Wishing you peace and health. ...

Do You Need to Root Canal Adjacent Teeth for a Dental Bridge?

Traditional dental bridge Regarding your question: For the three teeth in the lower left back, since the middle tooth was extracted four months ago, will I need to perform root canal treatment on the other two teeth before placing a dental bridge? I have periodontal issues and re...

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
If a dental bridge is to be supported by the adjacent teeth, it will require reducing the size of those teeth. If the remaining tooth structure is very thin after the reduction, the teeth may become sensitive to thermal stimuli, leading to inflammation. Therefore, it is recommend...

Gum Recession Around Dental Bridges: Causes and Solutions

Gum recession in the middle and posterior areas of a dental bridge? As a child, I loved eating candy and didn't brush my teeth, which resulted in cavities throughout my mouth. At the age of 15, I had three dental bridges placed, covering four rows of molars (two rows on the ...

Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello, when we are young, the dental crowns are short, but as we age, the gums recede, making the tooth roots appear exposed, or gaps may develop beneath the bridge. As long as the fit of the dental crowns and bridges is good, there should be no issues. However, we cannot overloo...

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