Crowns, Bridges, Dentures, Implants |
Bridges10/19/2007 |
how long a bridge can last
The amount of time that a bridge will last depends on how well it is taken care of. With regular cleanings, dental exams and home maintenance (flossing), a bridge can last many decades. Other factors to be considered are the amount of bone a person has, whether the teeth have had root canals, and the way in which a person's teeth come together. The best bite is distributed all around the mouth with no other missing teeth.
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Nancy L Clelland, DMD, MSD Professor of Restorative & Prosthetic Dentistry College of Dentistry The Ohio State University |