AboutRafael Mosery,D.D.S. Expertise I`m a practicing general dentist for 24 years. Member of ADA,NYSDA,SDDS. In addition I am a fellow of the ICOI.My emphasis is on Implant Dentistry .I would be happy to answer questions regarding implant dentistry as well as general dental questions. Ofcourse within the limitations of no clinical exam and the absence of radiographs .
Experience Private practice for 24 years. Have kept up to date with continuing education throughout that time.
Organizations ADA,NYDSA,SDDS,ICOI fellow,Penninsula Hospital Dental Society
Question I recently had to have my two front tooth crowns removed. I was given a removable denture (what the dentist called a 'flipper') until the extractions were healed and now I have a temporary 6-tooth fixed bridge for three weeks, at which point I will get my permanent bridge.
I am experiencing a lot of pain with the temp fixed bridge. I've been back to the dentist three times and he's trimmed around my gums but says there is nothing much more he can do. My bite is completely off and I think the bridge isn't placed correctly.I think perhaps it's sitting too far back and pinching my gums but the dentist says no.
My question is should a temporary bridge be causing me this much pain? Should I perhaps have the dentist take it out and do another one? I've lost time of work and can only eat soft foods.
Thanks for your help,
Caroline
Answer What you're describing is disturbing. The provisional or temporary bridge should be a comfortable functional restoration. The only allowable discrepancy should be the shade perhaps. I would want to be pain free and fully functional BEFORE the final restoration is cemented with a final cement. This means that it gets cemented with a temporary cement until all your issues are resolved .Your bite should be completely comfortable, you can't expect any relief if your bite is off. Adjustments have to made to get you comfortable in the temp.You could justifiably ask the doctor "if the temp is painful how can I expect to function with the finished bridge. You have to be comfortable before this work is completed and don't settle for less.
Good Luck,
Dr.Rafael Mosery
