Dental prosthetics (replacement of missing teeth)
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Visitor asks:
Hello,
I have a porcelain bridge in the upper jaw from tooth 3 to 8. For about a month now I have had problems around the 8 - at first my gum hurt badly when touched (it was not swollen, but touching it caused an unbearable "stabbing" sensation). The dentist removed tartar and prescribed antibiotics; the gum is still somewhat painful, but now I get severe pain in intervals - as if the nerve in a decayed tooth were hurting. It hurts for a few minutes, then stops, then starts again. It is worst at night and the pain radiates through the whole jaw, so I feel as if 2 and 6 hurt as well. An X-ray of 8 showed nothing.
My question is: to extract 8, does the entire bridge have to be removed and replaced with a new one (or can it perhaps be done differently).
And one more thing. How long is your waiting time for an examination and the procedure?
Thank you and best regards, Tanja
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
If the remaining abutment teeth of this bridge are sufficiently firm and problem-free, it is possible to remove only the wisdom tooth. I could answer your question more precisely if I could see a panoramic X-ray. If you would like to make an appointment, you can call me at 040 294488 or 04/5300660. We can arrange an examination quickly.
Have a nice day!
If the remaining abutment teeth of this bridge are sufficiently firm and problem-free, it is possible to remove only the wisdom tooth. I could answer your question more precisely if I could see a panoramic X-ray. If you would like to make an appointment, you can call me at 040 294488 or 04/5300660. We can arrange an examination quickly.
Have a nice day!
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