Has anyone had a Maryland Bridge?!


Question:

Has anyone had a Maryland Bridge?

Im looking for real life experience on the functional ability as well as the aesthetic value. I am missing four teeth and have been considering implants but that also includes bone grafting for all four sites and I really just cannot afford it I am afraid. I have decided already to havea Maryland on the bottom but Im thinking now, "why not on the top as well?" Any help would be wonderful. Thanks :)

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1 month ago
I dont know if this changes the answers or not but I should have mentioned that I am missing two on bottom and two on top...all four of my laterals. So it wouldn't be a bridge across a four teeth gap. But my guess is that the maryland isn't the best choice either way....Thanks for the answers so far.


Answers:

Anyone that would make you a Maryland bridge to replace 4 teeth should be shot! That would be so below the standard of care of dentistry -borders on malpractice- it isn't funny. Maryland bridges consist of a wing attached to adjacent teeth ( on either side) of the missing tooth. To replace 4 teeth on Maryland Bridge would fail within a year, probably less. If finances are a concern and implants are not in your budget, consider a partial denture. You can always have implants down the road. Under no circumstance put a Maryland bridge in, it will not hold. Typically, a Maryland Bridge is meant for short term basis 4-5 years at best and under certain restrictions, and not as good as permanent fix like a bridge, denture or implant. Good luck with your decision
***There is no such thing as a temporary Maryland Bridge***
To replace four separate laterals is:
#1) costly- each maryland bridge will span 3 teeth
#2) hygienically okay, but it means a lot more fastidious cleaning for you, they will act like splints and if plaque and bacteria sit for long period (without being able to clean and floss well) you stand the chance of developing periodontal problems.
Implants really would be your best option- longest and best prognosis without having to touch the adjacent teeth




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