Can you bridge 3 teeth in a row?!


Question: Can you bridge 3 teeth in a row?
I have the central and lateral incisor on my left bridged. My right central incisor has a dark area in it and ive been told it could be dying due to a possible dead nerve. My question is, even though my left central incisor is bridged to my right one, if I were to get the right central incisor replaced with a bridge would I be able to have 3 teeth in a row bridged? If not, what options do I have?

Thanks, Ste

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AS LONG AS THERE IS HEALTHY SUPPORT FROM A DISTANT TOOTH A BRIDGE IS POSSIBLE, BUT WE AWARE THAT IT WILL BE A LONGER AND MORE EXPENSIVE ONE.

Yes you can have the other central incisor added to the bridge as long as the right lateral is strong enough. A bridge can weaken a supporting tooth over the years so it is vital that he tooth is strong from the start. The other option is a veneer which will cover the darkened tooth surface with a shade to match the existing bridge, this may be a cheaper option also. This is glued to the tooth therefore does not need a supporting other tooth. The last and final resort would be a plate with clips which holds the 3 teeth and clips to your pre molars to secure the plate. Good luck.

I am a dental nurse in Scotland


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