Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever and it is a fact that over time, dental work needs repairing or replacing. Some examples include a chipped or cracked metal filling, a fractured tooth or damage to previous crown and bridgework.
This lovely patient's crowns and bridges were failing after a number of years of use. Using a combination of Implant-supported bridges, tooth-supported crowns and Tooth Whitening, we were able to restore and refresh her smile!
The exposed and discoloured margins of the upper incisor crowns had been a cosmetic concern for Mrs W. Replacing the crowns with new All-Ceramic Crowns made a lovely difference to her smile!
For most cases, the replacement or repair of the damaged item is straightforward and can be managed fairly easily and predictably by a general dentist. However, if there is extensive crown and bridgework that is showing signs of failing in multiple teeth, a more specialist form of intervention is usually needed.
As a Prosthodontist, Adit Naidu has specialised in these types cases and has managed this form of re-treatment. If you are concerned about your failing dental prostheses, please call us to organise a consultation.
This case involved a patient with failing crowns and a failing implant that had been placed in Liverpool. These teeth had to be extracted and then replaced with a bridge replacing all the upper incisors.
This lovely gentleman had travelled abroad and had upper and lower crowns fitted which started failing within a year. Once replaced, his smile was restored and a stable, long term outcome achieved.
Old and failing crowns & veneers can lose their shine over time. Replacing these with am Emax Crown, Veneer and Bridge helped bring a smile back again.
This lovely patient preferred not to have implants as she lived in the Seychelles and preferred options that could be maintained confidently abroad. With this in mind, we constructed an upper partial metal denture that was supported using precision-milled crowns on the back teeth and ball-ended attachments on two tooth roots towards the front. White filling material was used to build up the worn lower teeth and a crown constructed for the lower right first molar.
Crowns and bridges can fail over time due to:
Signs that your restoration may need repair or replacement include:
In some cases, minor damage can be repaired. However, if the underlying tooth is affected or the restoration is significantly worn, a full replacement may be needed.
With good care, crowns and bridges can last 10–15 years or longer. However, factors like grinding, diet, and oral hygiene can impact their longevity.
Leaving a damaged restoration untreated can lead to tooth decay, infection, and further damage to neighbouring teeth. It’s best to address issues early before they become more complex.
Yes! Advances in dental materials mean modern crowns and bridges are more aesthetic and lifelike than ever before. If your old restorations look unnatural or bulky, we can provide a more seamless, natural-looking replacement.
If you have multiple failing restorations or complex dental work, a specialist Prosthodontist like Adit Naidu can assess and manage your re-treatment to ensure long-lasting, high-quality results.
If you're concerned about failing crowns or bridgework, book a consultation with us to explore your options for repair or replacement.
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