Permanent Maryland bridge
Maryland bridge
Maryland bridge is a common prosthesis for patients that are too young or don’t have the bone for dental implants. Often they are done when a person is missing a lateral incisor. The lateral incisor is the small tooth right next to the center one. This is genetic, very common and it runs in families, so blame mom and dad!!
What are the marlyand bridge options?
The are several variations of the maryland bridge out there. Materials that we use are either metal, porcelain, or composite. The porcelain we use is usually zirconia or pure emax, both of these have pluses and minuses. I would recommend going with whatever your dentist recommends, provided they can show you before and after pictures of their own work that you find acceptable. My opinion on technique and material questions is that the best material in the world isn’t the best in the hands of someone that hasn’t used it before or doesn’t like it.
There are only a few major design decisions to make and you should ask your dentist what they prefer.
The questions to ask are
- One wing or two? We have had several one wings rotate so there does exist some complications with the single wing. These were done shortly after braces when the teeth were still settling and we believe that had something to do with it.
- Will you use metal or ceramic for the substructure support?
- Will the cosmetic part be made out of composite or ceramic?
- How deep is the overbite? An overbite of over 4mm is risky.
Alternatives to a Maryland bridge
The main alternatives are a dental implant. When we are talking Maryland, the patient is typically too young to get a dental implant. Another alternative is a cantilever dental bridge. This would be ideal for an older individual that can not do a dental implant due to bone loss or for someone that needs a crown on an adjacent tooth. The last option is a dental flipper. This is removable and not ideal unless finances are a major concern. They are meant to be temporary.
Porcelain fuse to metal Maryland bridge (PFM Maryland bridges)
This is what the vast majority of dentists use for their Maryland bridges. The material and technique is time tested and both labs and dentists are all familiar with it.
Emax maryland bridges
These are becoming more common but require more thickness to be strong enough. The ones that can be found online are in our opinion too bulky and unaesthetic.
Zirconia maryland bridges
These can be very good but one must worry about how well you are bonding to the tooth structure with zirconia. Some are creating methods to allow for porcelain to bond to the tooth and still utilizing the strength of the zirconia. This is accomplished through either holes in the zirconia that the lab fills with porcelain or porcelain circumferentially around the zirconia.
Kern shows some nice cases with zirconia. He uses ink to mark his tooth for preps and cleaning with air abrasion prior to bonding. Also uses the ink to mark the zirconia for air abrasion. The prep is one central divet and a small indention near the connector side.
Bonding the zirconia
After the try in
- Protect the porcelain with something like wax.
- Mark the intaglio with ink.
- Microetch the intaglio
- Primer with MDP then bond on zirconia and cure it
- Isolate, ink, then microetch the tooth.
- Etch the tooth then bond and cure the tooth.
- Dual cure resin cement.
Can also use an MDP cement like Panavia.
Composite Maryland bridge
A composite Maryland bridge is not very useful for most people. I only use if someone can not afford anything but the cheapest possible option. Even then I will only use it on someone that is very old and will likely not need it much longer. Usually it is a patient that is thinking of just leaving the space and doesn’t care very much. This patient often makes one of the funnier jokes I hear from very old patients, ” Honey, at my age I don’t even buy green bananas.”
If you are reading about Maryland bridges you are not going to be getting something this cheap.
Bad photo for a composite Maryland bridge, not that a good photo would do it any justice. This is not a high esthetic option.
Issues that make a maryland bridge more challenging
There are several things about you that can make a maryland bridge hard to do well.
First off is how hard are you on your teeth? Grinders, clenchers, people that have hard diets will pop these off on a regular basis. No one will be happy.
Where is your smile line? That means how much gum tissue do you show when you smile? If the answer is none, then the esthetics of where the tooth needs to look like it’s coming out of the gums is not that important. If you have a gummy smile it is going to be a challenge to get it to look natural. The best method will include some type of temporary to train the gum tissue.
The final issue is the amount of tissue and bone you have to work with. If there isn’t much tissue or bone then the dentist can’t make it look like it’s coming out of the gums naturally. Many people with little bone will have an indention in that area and it will never look natural without doing some sort of gum graft before the maryland bridge is made. The other issue with these indented areas is the tooth always looks darker as the lip casts a shadow on it because it sinks in more in that area.
Marlyand bridge before and after pictures
This is an example of two Maryland bridges that we did on a young girl. We are using a modified version of the traditional Maryland bridge in which we use only 1 wing. This method allows to only reduce the back side of one tooth instead of two. In this particular case these are her final restorations that she will have for as long as she can keep them.
Laser gum treatment for maryland bridges
It makes a big esthetic difference if you can train or treat the tissue before delivery of final maryland bridge. Ideally the final result looks like the tooth is coming out of the gums, not sitting on top of the gums. If you have very little bone and/or tissue width this may not be possible or be very challenging anyway. There are many times that the gums in the area of the maryland bridge will benefit from some gum treatment as well. A great example of this is below. The canine next to the maryland bridge now has a higher gum line that matches the other side. We use a laser to fix gum levels.
Creation of an ovate pontic with a laser is critical for a natural looking result. To maintain the ovate tissue you simply add to the retainer tooth the patient is wearing.
We also will shorten or bond to canines to make them more symmetrical as well. Again the case below is an example of this.
Maryland bridge information for dentist and lab
Connecting the maryland bridge to a cuspid and incisor is more likely to cause adhesion failure at the incisor. This adhesion failure can lead to decay if not detected. Best methd for the one wing is to connect it to the canine. Keep the prep in enamel with a Yamahita design. Use non-precious metal, like Rexillium III, sandblast it and bond with MDP containing material like Panavia. Keep the metal supraginigval due to metal sensitivity. Do not let the lab electrolytically etch the non-precious metal, you can just blast it with aluminum oxide before bonding it. Don’t wash off the residual sand, simply apply your MDP containing resin.
Panavia 21 to porcelain fused to metal Maryland bridge
Maryland bridge to base metal
- Sandblast 2-3 seconds per cm2. (30-50 micron alumina)
- Air dry
- Mix A and B for 35 seconds
- Place A and B on tooth for 60 seconds
- Air dry
- 1 full turn and mix cement 20-30 seconds
- Seat restoration with finger pressure for 60 seconds
- Place Oxyguard II for 3 minutes
- Clean up excess with scaler or explorer
What is a Yamashita prep design?
Yamashita adhesion bridges use intra-enamel grooves on mesial and distal. We heard about this on a dentaltown thread. In that thread it says Botelho et al. has a study showing the Yamashita prep design, but we do not see that in the study. Here is what the study says, “As this study was retrospective, it was not possible to describe the biomechanical variables of the prostheses, such as thickness of retainer and use of grooves, pins, or cingulum rests, and these variables were therefore not controlled.” Frankly, we can not find a great description or picture of it anywhere.
Despite that the prep design that we use has 2 retention spots and 1 retention groove. It forms a smiley face and my lab said it makes her happy so we like it.
Smiley face maryland bridge prep design for added retention. The benefits of this design are debatable and as I look at this I feel the shape of the retention grooves should be inverted.
This is another example of a retention prep that is from a popular course on dentaltown.
What is the Maryland bridge dental code?
The dental code for a Maryland bridge is actually going to be 2 or 3 dental codes depending on if we use 2 or 1 wing. The wing or retainer is dental code D6545 for metal and D6548 for porcelain, so think emax or zirconia. The pontic tooth is dental code D6242 for noble metal and D6245 for porcelain.
Hello. I have #7 and #10 congentially missing. I had a Maryland bridge that my dentist in Bozeman Montana put in 30 years ago. I cannot believe it lasted that long! Anyway, I need a replacement Maryland Bridge and I was wonderinf if you could refer me to a dentist in Billings Montana that does these. Seems like everyone wants to do a traditional bridge and I just do not want to grind down perfectly good front teeth.
Any dentist can do it just tell them you want a Maryland and you won’t do a bridge. Unless you have decay or large fillings on the teeth, someone will do it. I don’t know anyone near you, sorry!
Hello, I live in Pittsburgh, PA and would like to have the Maryland Bridge. Do you know of any Dentist in my area that would do this type of bridge? Thank you.
Any dentist can do one. Some do better looking ones but it’s not that tough.
Hello, my teeth 7 and 10, have been missing since birth and I’ve had a MD bridge for nearly 30 years with no problem. I’m 55 and have taken good care to be gentle and superfloss often. Also, tooth 8 has had a root canal (from a fall when I was a teen) and some internal bleaching because of darkening. It has also shifted back so that 9 appears to stick out in front, shadowing 8. Combined with the metal of the bridge, 8 is even darker, as are 6 and 11. My dentist insists that using a white or ceramic MD bridge is a bad option because it will crack and break, even though my current bridge has never cracked, she said it’s because it’s metal. She insists that implants are the far better option but the idea of having invasive surgery plus probably grafting is not appealing. I still haven’t met with an oral surgeon but would like to know how my situation does with implants instead of a newer MD bridge made of non-metal?
Your dentist is right. Implants are better IF you have the bone. Nothing wrong with bridges or doing a new Maryland but it won’t last as long – usually much less than the first one.
I am so impressed with your website and how thorough you are! This, however, is the cause for much disappointment that I am in California and can’t use you to fulfill my dentistry needs. 🙁
I do want to thank you for providing such clear information, so that I am better equipped to make good decisions and advocate for myself, and my family, in an informed way.
Thank you! Good luck to you!
Hi,
I am looking at getting Emax Marlyand Bridges for #7 and #10. I am having a hard time with my insurance. How would you recommend the billing department coding the Emax Maryland Bridges? Right now they are using D6548 each tooth #6-11.
Thanks!
That’s because insurance companies suck and will do everything possible not to pay on anything. That is the right code. I quit playing games with insurance companies, I go straight to the state insurance commission and file a complaint when they pull these stall tactics. However, the pontic 7 and 10 should be either 6242 or 6245. That may be why insurance won’t pay.
Any ideas on how to code this?
#4 is PFM D6750
#5 is PFM Pontic D6240
we want to include an additional wing that bonds to the lingual of #6
How would you code that additional wing from #5-6?
The wing or retainer is dental code D6545 for metal and D6548 for porcelain. I assume you are using metal wing in this case though so D6545
Hello Dr. Bauer, I live in Syracuse, NY and had a Maryland Bridge to replace a front tooth that got knocked out as a teen and then reinserted into my gum because it was undamamged root and all. As I grew, the tooth did not, so, my dentist replaced it with this bridge. I’ve had it for over 30 years. My concern is one of the supporting teeth now has a decay spot and my dentist does not know anything about these bridges or how to address this. What would you recommend?
Thank- you for responding!
If you are under 70 I would strongly consider an implant at this point. A second Maryland will not last as long as the first for many reasons.
My daughter (three years old) fell and cracked her upper front left tooth. Unfortunately, I had to get it removed today and now I’m not sure what to do but I do not want her to go years without a tooth. What would you recommend?
I’m sorry to hear that. Usually kids just have to go without. I’m going to ask our pediatric dentist is she knows of any tricks or treatments.
Thank you!
I think the office spoke with you about doing a special kind of space maintainer with a tooth on it. Sounds like that is your best solution.
Hi Dr. Bauer Bryan,
I recently fractured my root canal tooth #7 about 2mm to 3mm below the gum line but tooth still hanging there by some flesh. After reading your article, I was wondering if I can save money by using my existing tooth #7 as a pontic for the Bonded Maryland Bridge? If this is possible, I assume I just had to have the dentist trim the top part of my natural tooth #7 to the gum line and put fillings in the hole. Also, is it necessary to put fillings on the root side of tooth #7 below the gum line to prevent it from decaying or does the gum tissue eventually closes up the hole by itself over time?? I don’t want to extract my tooth until the day of my dental implant (maybe 5 years from now) so bone won’t contract inside the socket. Thanks for your opinion.
Mark.
No. You could get a flipper. That would save a lot of money. The dentist can root bank the tooth so the bone doesn’t change. https://www.bauersmiles.com/2012/12/dental-flipper-choices.html/
Hello Dr. Bauer,
I just had a Maryland bridge put in for my number 9 tooth the only two teeth that make contact now are my bottom two teeth with the back of the bridge. My dentist keeps telling me it’s fine don’t worry about it but it doesn’t feel right and I’m thinking I’m going to end up damaging the bottom teeth. The molars no longer make contact. Any thoughts?
Get another opinion. That does not sound right.
I have had q Maryland bridge for over 30 yrs it has finally just came in cemented from my other teeth how much would a dentist charge me to re cement it in is all I need…
Few hundred at most. Some come uncemented due to decay and thus can not be recemented. The dentist will tell you that.
My original Maryland bridge lasted for 25 years. When it finally came out , my dentist replaced it with a new Maryland bridge but the problem is the new Maryland bridge keeps coming out. My dentist tells me the cement is the issue. In the last year, he has recemented it back in place three times. This last time, he used a bonding agent plus the cement and felt this would solve the problem. It didn’t. Any suggestions or recommendations?
At some point you both have to agree it’s not working anymore and take a different route. Many reasons why this could be, but my experience is just because something worked in the mouth for decades doesn’t mean it will ever work again. I’m guessing there was decay or something that changed since the old one. Sometimes that’s all it takes to make it impossible to repeat.
There may be a problem with the appliance itself. I had the same issue and the dentist sent it back with a new mold for a better fit and it fixed
problem. I’m not a dentist but that’s just my personal experience
I need a replacement maryland bridge. The original lasted 10 years and then another 10 years after being re-glued.
My dentist is unwilling to replace it with another two wing bridge saying that there is an issue with them and decay occurring behind a loose wing.
She wants to fit one with just one wing which, to me, seems a lot weaker. I’d appreciate your advice.
The tooth is an incisor next to a canine. I’m 52 – I figure i only need another 2 or three 10 year bridges
Please dispel the idea that just because the first one lasted x years so will the next one. In general future ones last considerably less time because the thing they are attached to (your teeth) is in worse shape. One wing or two both work but can have issues. The risk of two is that often one wing detaches long before the second and decay can form under. The risks of one are the tooth can rotate and it is less stable. There is no perfect answer but if you have not had decay after 20 years I would strongly consider rebonding it again.
I have a 20 year old Marland bridge and the metal is getting thin in one spot.
Is there any way to fix that area?
No. Even thin metal should last a long long time.
Hi I have just had a Maryland bridge put in to replace the gap I have from a missing tooth in the bottom front of my mouth. I’m only 30 and elsewise have good teeth. I am however upset that I was told I would have a resin back so it’s not noticeable. When he went to put it in he said they needed to make it metal, now although I love the tooth, the two surrounding teeth look Grey from the metal at the back showing through. Is there any way to fix this? Thank you
No way to fix. Some people’s teeth are more translucent than others and this shows through, especially on lower teeth of younger people like you. I’ve had this happen. I can’t remember if I just replaced it or if we ended up using a really opaque cement to fix it.
Hi, I have a Maryland bridge upper right lateral. The bridge has two wings attached to the adjacent teeth. One of the wings has come loose. Is it possible to re-cement the loose side without breaking the bridge or should I leave it until both sides are loose?
I usually just leave it be until comes off. Which can take years
Hello,
I have two Maryland bridges for lateral incisors. They have metal wings and I’ve had them for almost 20yrs. One of them has been re-bonded several times. The last time it was re-bonded, the dentist made a small chip in the pontic, so now it looks like I have a poppyseed inbetween my teeth. The pontics also no longer match my natural tooth color very well, and I’m not a fan of the dark metal. Do you think it’s a good idea to get new Marylands with zirconia (or another white colored) wings?
It is a possibility. I would recommend doing whatever your dentist thinks is best. Any differences in material choices are not as critical as the dentist’s experience with the materials. All of these things are technique sensitive so best to go with whatever your dentist is best at.
I am a dentist. I made two Maryland bridges for a young patient replacing #7,10. The left side bridge fit perfectly and has been cemented in place with no problems. However, the right side continues to come out after cementation. The lab suggested a prep on each abutment. How would you prepare the lingual surfaces of #6,8 to improve retention and can resin cements be used that I use for crowns and bridges or must I use Panavia or Metabond for retention?
Yes a resin cement should work. Clean the lingual surface with pumice or roughen with diamond, etch, bond, then follow instruction of your resin cement for bonding to metal. They usually want something with MDP on the metal. Microetch the metal add MDP then bond then ready to bond with your resin cement is likely the protocol. The resin cement needs to be dual cure or you will not get cure in the middle with a metal wing FYI. I prep a smiley face in the teeth. I microetch metal then use z prime then bond cure then DC resin cement. Cements and bonds should come with instructions but I think panavia is best. I put up a photo of the prep design but basically the eyes are a 330 dot and then a small smile with same bur.
Hello, Could you tell me whether anything can be done regarding this please. I had a maryland done nearly 2 year ago. one upper canine tooth attached just one side to a virgin tooth. It was so high afterwards that i could barely swallow…over time it has felt more comfortable but still does not feel right. It has pushed a small gap between two lower tooth and pushed one tooth at the bottom inwards slightly. Also you can visibly see the silver backing slightly lower than the tooth it is fixed to.
I mentioned this to my dentist and she said it was normal/usual and actually put some white composite on my lower front teeth to raise things…..i now how white composite on my lower front teeth, a gap between two lower teeth directly under the abutement tooth with the silver backing….the virgin tooth that has the silver backing has gone grey and i would actually think that making the backing silver stuff slightly longer than the tooth would put too much strain on it.
i actually paid a lot of money to have so many other problems occur from the bridge – i already had to go to a private lab for the actual tooth as the one my dentist put in originally was really bad…so i have this very nice little tooth been made and an adjoining grey tooth and you can slightly see the silver backing around the edge…a gap in lower teeth and white composite stuck on my lower teeth which i hate….
My dentist always brushes things off and says thats normal, thats fine etc but in my heart i feel its not….
can i ask you whether the silver backing on the adjacent tooth should be as long if not longer than the tooth……and can the silver backing almagam stuff be shaped ad sorted out…drilled slightly shorter…my detnist just says no and all is fine….but it isnt…..thank you…i am in the uk.
Go see another dentist. If you want it to look good, pick one not involved in the NHS. If yours is not involved in NHS then you just need another opinion.
Thank you. My dentist is purely private and they do not do any NHS work. I just wanted to know your thoughts so that i was forearmed with some knowledge when i speak to my dentist yet again about the bite etc…i still dont know whether the backing of almagam should be as long if not slightly longer than the tooth it is attached to.
No should not be. I think you need someone else to see it though to determine exactly what is happening.
apologies, can i please also ask whether it is possible to actually take away some of the silver backing…i.e. drill some off at the bottom so that i can put this to my dentist please. I think it is her place to sort this out and i should not have to pay to see another dentist but without me having any knowledge i am rather at her mercy and cannot put my side across confidently. thank you very much indeed.
One can always make it so metal shows. It is doable but would likely require starting over
I have a missing tooth #7 and I want to have a bridge involving #6 and #8. I prefer not to do an implant due to cost and potential complications. My dentist quoted me $4,600 for a traditional bridge, then I found this website and wondered if a Maryland bridge would work for me. Number #8 has a cavity that was filled about 10 years ago, #6 has a cavity right now on the front at the gum line, but it is not that large. Would I still be a candidate or must I get a traditional bridge? I prefer doing the Maryland if possible do to the lower cost and not having to shave down #6 and #8
It’s possible but depending on how big the decay is may not work. Bridge might be your best option.
I am missing both lateral incisor on each side of the two front teeth. I had a metal Maryland bridge for 20 years. It held up great, never broke once, but I did not like 2 things with it. 1). the 2 front teeth were a bit darker and 2). I didn’t like the metal on the back side. So I decided to do another Maryland bridge made out of Zirconia this time. My dentist and I talked about it and agreed that the back would be white and not metal and the two front teeth should not look darker because it is made out of Zirconia now and not metal. So I got the zoom whitening done and whitened all my teeth which worked great. It was actually the whitest on their teeth chart. The problem is that when we put in the Zirconia Maryland bridge the 2 front teeth look darker and even more discolored now then it did with the metal bridge I had for 20 years. So now my two front teeth look a bit grayish color and my 2 lateral incisor teeth really white. Is there anything I can do to fix this? Should I go back to the Maryland bridge again so that the 2 front don’t look so discolored? Thank you for your time :0).
Too hard to answer without photos. Part of the issue is light transfer. Zirconia like metal does not allow much if any light to pass through so it impacts how things like do to that. It really should not be darker though. I don’t have an answer to that one.
Hope you get this sorted out. I have a maryland its the small tooth right next to the front tooth and attached just one side to a canine tooth. I also dont like that the tooth is grey when it was nice and white before. You would think in this day and age with advanced dentistry they would have managed to find a way for this greyness not to happen and you would think that if your backing was now white it wouldnt make the teeth grey.
It sounds extreme but i am wondering – for myself as well…whether having a veneer on the tooth its attached to – with the horrible silver backing would rectify the grey….i cannot help but feel in this day and age it shouldnt be happening.
You have obviously paid a lot of money to have the bridge re-done…is putting a veneer on the front teeth viable i wonder.
anyway….good luck. hope you sort it all out.
The modern way is to get an implant and not have it attach to the tooth next to it. However, for many that is very challenging because the amount of bone left is minimal, requiring extensive grafting. The three options are zirocnia, emax, and metal. All three have a downside. Emax are far more likely to break, zirconia is more likely to debond, and metal is dark.
I was told that a veneer on the front tooth would look great but they are attached around the tooth so that it stays strong. And having a Maryland bridge it is not possible to wrap the Veneer around the tooth so it would probably not stay.
Bridge is another option but pretty invasive.
Is there a way to send a picture? thank you and I appreciate your time. :0)
No. Just find an AACD dentist in your area. They are usually really good at this kind of stuff.
Could you tell me what your opinion is in regard to a Maryland bridge for replacement of molar #3? I had it removed due to recurrent infection after an initial fracture 10 years earlier. Teeth on either side are in good condition. I do not want to pursue an implant at this time. If this is a viable option, would you recommend 1 wing or 2?
Thank you.
It’s possible but I wouldn’t do it and you would be hard pressed to find a dentist willing to do one because they would have low success rates. I would rather you leave the space until you are ready for the implant.
Thanks for your reply. Do I need to do anything to maintain the space? i.e. to keep teeth from shifting sideways or moving upwards?
Cosmetically, the space is not really visible. However, I do not wish to have additional complications later.
Not any good options other than final options of bridge, implant, or removable.
How long after tooth removal do you typically start to see teeth shifting / erupting? i.e. is there a time frame in which I have to make a decision regarding an implant? Thank you.
Everyone is different. It depends on your age, how much infection you have, how strong your bone is. There is no way for anyone to give you an answer.
Due to recent extractions I have no lower teeth, a lower denture (made by non local lab, UK NHS) was unacceptable, (impression was good.)
There is sufficient concave profile internally / externally in the gum to enable a “click”in place, but a deep skirt would be required.
Is there a split impression tray method that would enable a deeper skirt impression and allow release from the mouth by opening the two piece tray. I envision a two piece internal / external non-perforated SS rolled edge tray, closed to positive stop with external handle during cure then released for removal from mouth.
Excuse non dental terminology, I am a mechanical engineer.
Regards
I was reading your response and was thinking, this must be an engineer. Glad you added that detail! There is a method of doing what you ask but I have personally never done it. The technique is used for patients with microsomia so googling that could give you some of the methods. However, I think it is highly unlikely to help you. Lower dentures are notorious for being unpredictable in terms of fit and comfort. I refuse to make them because a decent percentage of people will never be happy and simply is not worth the headaches that subset of patients create. Adding two implants to snap the denture onto will take care of the issue and is what I would recommend you try to find a way to get. Try this in google “split denture impression patient smallmouth microstomia”. However, the cost of the kind of dentists that can do this well are def going to be very high.
Thank you for the “microstomia” lead, some creative solutions on Google.
The problem will be getting a dentist to use the split tray I get made.
Regards
Thank you for the informative website. My daughter, 16, has same missing teeth as described in article and has just finished having Invisalign . We plan for her to have implants when she is 20 (we understand issue with bone) but in the mean time wonder if a Maryland bridge is the solution or a denture, or other solution. For a Maryland bridge we were also told a gum procedure is required. Thank you.
Maryland is a great option to do while waiting for implants. If done well you may find that it lasts for a very long time and may not end up even doing the implant. Sometimes a gum grafting is done to fill in the deficient area of bone. This does make things look nicer and is pretty important IF the person shows their gums when they smile. Not every shows their gums when they smile so it’s not critical to everyone.
I want to get a zirconia Maryland bridge for tooth 25 with zirconia wings that are white. The dental lab says it could break off in a day and they won’t guarantee it. Does anyone have knowledge about whether a bottom front all zirconia tooth will adhere well?
It’s not the best material for the job. You can bond it in and it can work but all ceramic like emax would be better choice. Here’s how you can bond it in. https://www.bauersmiles.com/2013/02/zirconia-dental-crown.html/
Hi, My 2-winged MD bridge became loose on the bottom canine wing after a freakish trauma event/uppercut kick to the jaw (by my 5 yo in the dark!).
It supported the fake tooth #23. It lasted 25 years.
Would you replace it with 2 wing or a 1 wing off the canine, or shave off the broken canine wing and see how long the old-school one works as a 1-wing off the middle incisor (this intuitively sounds like a lot of load for that smaller tooth, but i’m a careful eater. what’s the worst that could happen?)?
Pls LMK. I did so well with 2 wing, I’m reluctant to try a 1 wing. my dentist left it up to me, pros/cons to both. Thanks.
I don’t mess with things that work. Go 2 if that worked for you.
Hello,
I have an all ceramic cantilever bridge that failed pretty quickly (within the year). The original bridge had metal wings and brought about EMF hypersensitivity the last few years, so I won’t allow any metal to be permanently placed in my dental work.
Are there ceramic wing options to mount the ceramic cantilever to the tooth in front of the bridge?
thanks in advance
No but you could use zirconia which is much stronger.
Do you have anyone you recommend in Atlanta, GA? I have a daughter with an upper 2 missing. The typical missing genetically. Her front teeth roots look like a V so after waiting 3 years with a hole in her mouth, implants are not an option. Maryland bridge is recommended. Need to get someone with lots of experience so the dentist can know that the device will work 4-7 years with good care.
hi there thank you for this great website.
I am 28 years old, male.
I recently had an implant in one of my front bottom teeth, that never worked out for me. I had slight periodic pain from it and had to have it removed. The dentist still does not know what was causing the pain. They said there were no nerves in that area, and the implant was successfully fused to my bone.
I had a maryland bridge put in instead, but after just 3 weeks I felt something strange happen when eating. Now whenever I put pressure on the bridge or eat something, I can feel it digging into my gum.
I’m not sure if it’s loose or not, but something doesn’t feel right.
What do you think I should do? I feel at a loss. Thank you
Go see the dentist. Sometimes they come loose.
Which versions of this type of bridge have no metal?
Emax and zirconia. That is something the dentist will decide and is not for everyone.
My husband, age 62, had a gold bridge connecting 13 and 15 for many years. Tooth 14 was removed 42 years ago. 15 became decayed and the dentist removed the tooth. He did a bone graft at that site and I was told he would put in an implant. 13 has a crown on it. Today, he said I would have to do a sinus lift before they could do an implant for 14? They neglected to disclose that financial part of the plan to me. The cost is excessive and I have no insurance. Is there any way he could have two teeth on one implant bonded together? Any other options you could suggest that might be more affordable?
Removable partial is the cheaper way to do it. Can not put those 2 teeth on one implant. Sorry no easy or cheap answer other than removable partial
I had a implant at #11 with a bridge to #10 which was a false tooth due to bone graft never taking in that spot. I had this over 10 yr but I started to lose bone and had several infections. I also found out I was allergic to some metals, titanium and nickel. I had the implant/bridge removed a couple of months ago. In the meantime I have had a flipper. At one time I had a Maryland bridge with the #11 but that was when I still had the #10 tooth. Long story but that tooth started to die at the root. Anyway, I can’t have a metal partial due to my allergy. I wondered if I can do a Maryland bridge for two teeth? If not, what do you suggest is the best option for a partial now that doesn’t contain metal, fits well and looks good? I’m over 70.
No to Maryland with 2 teeth. Dental implant or metal free partial. https://www.bauersmiles.com/2018/03/metal-free-partial-denture.html/
hi I’m 25 and had big gaps Infront I just knew that I had 2 missing lateral incisors and has been wearing braces all this time. the plan is to create a space between my middle teeth and canine. idk if I regret it as my choice now is to have bridges which I don’t like because I like natural teeth or denture since I can’t afford implants. they told that they won’t do a canine substitution for my missing lateral incisors which I really planned in the first place since I know that it can be closed. and now I have much spaces . idk if I find the right dentist. just regret it.
Can’t always close the space with canines. Can only do that when a kid and even then not always. There is no perfect answer to these problems. It is a hard issue to have to deal with and often never get a perfect solution.