Dentists - Would you recommend a bridge supported by inlays?!
Question: I have had to have a tooth taken out. My dentist says he can do a bridge supported by inlays - the supporting teeth are good for this apparently. My question is ... would this be a good alternative to a traditional bridge? Is it strong enough for molars?
Answers: I have had to have a tooth taken out. My dentist says he can do a bridge supported by inlays - the supporting teeth are good for this apparently. My question is ... would this be a good alternative to a traditional bridge? Is it strong enough for molars?
This would be the priority in my office.
If the two teeth on either side are not broken down, then do an implant if there is sufficient bone available.
If the patient does not want to do an implant or implant is not practical, the do a conventional bridge. This involves crowns (not inlays) on either side of the missing tooth.
I do a lot of inlays and onlays in my practice for single teeth restorations but never do them as support teeth for a missing tooth.
Of course there are exceptions to every circumstance so ask questions and have it make total sense to you.
Good luck!!
Depends how good the teeth beside it are. If these teeth do not have a lot of bone loss or large fillings is would probably be fine. It would also depend on the price difference. If the price is very close to a regular bridge you may want to go ahead and get a regular bridge that uses crowns for better tooth support and strength.
Hi! I've been in dentistry for over 20 years and I do NOT like any type of Maryland bridge, or onlya supported bridge. Most dentists will NOT do them because they tend to come loose, collect bacteria around the onlay and decay easier as food gets trapped around the onlay. Unless you practice the greatest hygiene in the world, use a fluoride rinse each day, these bridges tend to fail every 5-7 years. Also, because they become loose more often,(most people do clench and grind regardless of what they think), they can cause other problems. They are also cheaper because they require less preparation, less lab cost and work. My answer is no. I would wait out getting an implant that will last your entire life and not have to be replaced 2-4 times like a Maryland type bridge. I think what will happen is if you do the Maryland type bridge, in 3-5 years you will be doing another full bridge because the teeth are already prepared and cut down. Please talk about this with the dentist and have it explained in more detail. This is one type when cheaper is certainly NOT better and will cost the same in the long run with more problems and more time. Good luck, if you have any other questions, please ask. ~M