Re: Should I try to have my bridge removed & reglued?

On 2 Nov 2005 07:32:36 -0800, "pdurant" <pdurant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Thank you for your candid advice. It raises another question. The 3
>missing front teeth have been missing since I was 12 years old. I was
>under the impression that jaw bone gradually thins and/or dissolves if
>there are no roots/implants in it to keep it active. How is it
>possible to put 3 implants in a jawbone that has not been utilized at
>all for 45 years?


Good point. Only a dentist who has seen you in person can determine this.
The grafting materials available today are much better than in the past.
(Am sure that you are well aware of this)

If you could send/post some pictures and/or x-rays it may help us
to determine an answer.

Am leaning toward cutting the bridge rather than tapping it off.
Much depends on the root structure of the remaining teeth whether
a new bridge can be constructed.


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