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Repair a broken bridge

06/05/2008

Question:

I have a merrill bridge with a wing on one side the wing lost its cement. My dentist says it will break if he takes it off. $1500 down the drain and only about 5 years. What is a more permenant solution? crown and an implant?

Answer:

We are finding that implants are generally lasting longer than any other option. An implant and an individual crown is a very good option.

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The Ohio State University Nancy L. Clelland, DMD, MSD
Associate Professor of Restorative Dentistry
Section of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics
College of Dentistry
The Ohio State University
Nancy L. Clelland, DMD, MSD