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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Expert Forum)
Surgery Help
Answered by
Michael H Kirsch, DDS - Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Dental Implants, Wisdom Teeth, Bone Grafting
Dr. Michael H. Kirsch
Caldwell - NJ
Questions in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Michael H Kirsch. Topics covered include teeth extractions, wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, facial bones realignment, facial trauma repair, jaw alignment, anesthesia, jaw cyst or tumor diagnosis, reconstructive jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) and TMJ surgery.
Surgery Help
by studio, Apr 20, 2008 10:43PM
Hello,
My wife has a permanent bridge. Her Dentist says she has to have a tooth pulled out from under the bridge. It allready has a root canal. We are told this requires cutting into her gum and pulling the tooth out from under the permanent bridge. She is a bit scared and worried about this. She now has a swollen gum by the tooth but is in little pain. Is there an alternative to this. We are not rich but have enough to do it right. What is you advise.
Thanks
My wife has a permanent bridge. Her Dentist says she has to have a tooth pulled out from under the bridge. It allready has a root canal. We are told this requires cutting into her gum and pulling the tooth out from under the permanent bridge. She is a bit scared and worried about this. She now has a swollen gum by the tooth but is in little pain. Is there an alternative to this. We are not rich but have enough to do it right. What is you advise.
Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Apr 29, 2008 06:56PM
, Apr 29, 2008 06:56PM
Sounds like they are planning a root amputation. This is a viable option in an attempt to save the bridge but may not be a long term permanent solution.
Other options include removing the bridge, removing the tooth and replacing with dental implants or a partial denture.
Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
Other options include removing the bridge, removing the tooth and replacing with dental implants or a partial denture.
Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
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