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How long do molar teeth bridges last?

I got a molar teeth bridge. How long do molar teeth bridges last?

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Sorry but tough question to answer. If bridge is made well and taken care of thoroughly, you should have it for many years. If I asked you how long your new car will last, it would depend on multiple variables and the same for a bridge. I just saw a patient this week who has a bridge I fabricated 40 years ago. He had professional cleanings in our office on a very regular basis.
Your bridge is guaranteed to last from time of insertion to when you depart the dentist's office. Many bridges may require minor occlusal (bite) adjustment so do not hesitate to visit your dentist for such minor adjustments after just getting the bridge. There are too many variables to estimate how long the bridge will last, which is largely due to diet, smoking, drinking alcohol, the care of your teeth, and your general health. Many patients have had bridges last ten years or more, some going as long as 20 or even 30 years. The accepted answer to your question is to visit your dentist's office at least once a year for a cleaning and diagnostic checkup. DENTIST
The average three unit molar bridge last approximately seven years.
From three to thirty years.
An average of 10 years