My wife had a porcelain bridge placed in August '08. Upper front teeth. She's been having allergic type reactions since then. Her upper gums swell and she complains of a burning sensation along with a "fizzy" feeling in her mouth. The reactions are random and don't appear to be connected with eating. She's been taking Benadryl, and that helps. Her dentist can't explain it. The temporary bridge she wore gave her no trouble.
The permanent bridge was put in place with a temporary cement that, within hours, caused her gums to swell and raised little sores throughout her mouth and the inside of her lips. Her dentists' office was closed the following day, but she was able to see the dentist that did her root canals prior to the bridge work. (these dentists work together)
There was nothing he could do, but thought she might be allergic to the bridge.
Upon seeing her original dentist, he switched to a different type of cement, which helped, but she still has reactions.
So, is it the cement, or the metal in the bridge that's causing the problem?
The metal alloy in the bridge is called "Sign 59". She wore a bridge prior to this for many years with no problems.
Her concern is that something other than "Sign 59" was actually used to make the bridge. I would like to have the bridge tested, but the temp/permanent cement the dentist used won't allow that. He has tried to remove the bridge but is afraid to force it for fear of breaking it. I'm not sure whether to believe him or not.
Thanks for any thoughts.