Dental prosthetics (replacement of missing teeth)
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Visitor asks:
Dear Sir/Madam,
Recently my dentist made me a new bridge. After placement of the bridge I no longer have a proper bite because the replacement teeth on the bridge are too short or have been ground down too much. I would like to know whether it is possible to build up the occlusal part of the bridge with composite (the bridge is made of porcelain and zirconia).
Thank you for your answer and kind regards, Mateja
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
A build-up is possible, but given the location it would probably not be very durable. It is better to make a porcelain cap over the existing bridge, thereby avoiding removal of the entire bridge. Bridges may be cemented with softer cements, so it may be possible to remove the intact bridge and send it to the laboratory for additional build-up.
Have a nice day!
A build-up is possible, but given the location it would probably not be very durable. It is better to make a porcelain cap over the existing bridge, thereby avoiding removal of the entire bridge. Bridges may be cemented with softer cements, so it may be possible to remove the intact bridge and send it to the laboratory for additional build-up.
Have a nice day!
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