“Can a bridge be recemented?”
I am a 28 year old female. I wonder if a bridge can be recemented?
9 Answers
Sometimes it can.
If teeth supporting the bridge are healthy and decay free and occlusion is correct
If the condition of the supporting teeth is still good and the bridge fits, then yes.
Yes it can
Once the COVID19 restrictions on non-emergency care have been lifted, maybe. If the teeth that were supporting the bridge have not decayed and the bridge has not been damaged, and it fits well, it should be able to be recemented. NEVER use superglue! It does not hold up well in a wet environment, or, it will fall off again quickly and the goo will be stuck inside the bridge. That would make the bridge unusable.
If it just became unbonded and the anchor teeth are still sound, generally, yes. If there is tooth or filling inside the unbonded anchor crowns, not as likely.
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Yes, a bridge can be recemented, but it has to be evaluated to see if it fits fine and if there is decay in the teeth supporting the bridge.
Your bridge can be re-cemented IF teeth which support this bridge do not have any damage or decay.
Hello,
Yes, a bridge can be re-cemented! When a bridge comes out, a good dentist will spend some time analyzing why it came out and if it can be re-cemented. Bridges usually come out for 2 reasons; 1) the cement gives way, or 2) a cavity develops around the edges of the bridge.
When the cement gives way it could be from 2 different areas. First of all, there is cement holding the bridge to the tooth which can loosen over time. Secondly, there can be cement holding a post into 1 or more teeth. Usually if this post is there it is the cement on the post that gives way first. These can usually go back in, but sometimes they will not because of the angle the post is on. After the doctor makes the determination, he/she will discuss the options with you.
If the bridge comes out because a cavity develops around the edges of the bridge, most of the time these can not simply be re-cemented. The cavity needs to be removed and from there the options of the bridge can be discussed. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Yes, a bridge can be re-cemented! When a bridge comes out, a good dentist will spend some time analyzing why it came out and if it can be re-cemented. Bridges usually come out for 2 reasons; 1) the cement gives way, or 2) a cavity develops around the edges of the bridge.
When the cement gives way it could be from 2 different areas. First of all, there is cement holding the bridge to the tooth which can loosen over time. Secondly, there can be cement holding a post into 1 or more teeth. Usually if this post is there it is the cement on the post that gives way first. These can usually go back in, but sometimes they will not because of the angle the post is on. After the doctor makes the determination, he/she will discuss the options with you.
If the bridge comes out because a cavity develops around the edges of the bridge, most of the time these can not simply be re-cemented. The cavity needs to be removed and from there the options of the bridge can be discussed. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
