Dental bridge repair

[Lauren J]

Hello

I have a dental bridge that was done by my previous dentist on the NHS over 25 years ago when I was pregnant with my first child. Its been a great bridge and I have not had any problems with it at all in all of these years.

Recently a whole chunk of ceramic came off my tooth bridge and left the metal inside of the bridge exposed which looks very dark and hideous. I cant smile because when I do, the metal part of the bridge is on full view.

I saw my current dentist about a week ago and he quoted over £2500 for a new bridge. I don't have that sort of money right now and would need to save up for a few months to have the treatment done.

Is there anything that can be done to repair the bridge for now to buy me some time? I dont mind if its a temporary solution, as long as it covers this terrible metal work showing on my bridge for a while that would be great. Please help.

[Dr Mohsen J. Esfahani]

Thank you for your post.

A fractured porcelain dental bridge can be repaired with a special primer but you have to be aware that the repair will probably not last long term and is a short term solution.

We often provide patients with cosmetic bridge repairs but we will need to see you for a consultation to assess the state of your bridge to see if a repair is possible.