Dr. Purva Jingar
Dentistry
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Hi doctor,
I have had an 11-year-old bridge in my mouth. I am attaching the latest X-rays. I also attached pictures that were taken about six months ago. Now the bridge is collapsing, and food gets in. I need advice on what would be the best option for my situation long term. I want to preserve my teeth as much as possible. I have seen three different dentists, and all of them said that I have two options, a dental bridge or an implant with crowns. I do not like either option since my goal is to preserve my teeth as much as possible, and I also do not want an implant. I want to have onlays on the abutment teeth and a single-tooth removable partial denture. And on the upper jaw, I have a tooth with a large composite filling that is around 15 years old. All dentists said that it also needs a crown. I would like an onlay. I would greatly appreciate your advice.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and understand your concern.
The filling has started to remove from the bridge according to the pictures (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity). And according to my knowledge, it can be treated by placing a new bridge again. But in a very true opinion, I would suggest you go for an implant. That will be really good. Else the food lodgement will occur again in the next pair of the bridge. This will affect adjacent teeth and will damage them more. I believe it is better to get an implant, and if you are willing to get filling again, then you will have to take care while eating and cleaning your teeth.
Wish you good health and happiness.
Keep me updated with the improvements.
Regards.
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