A member asked:

What is better, lava maryland dental bridges or non lava maryland dental bridges?

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Dr. Rod Zimmerman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Lava Maryland bridge: The lava maryland bridge is made of ceramic material whereas the non-lava the wings of the bridges is composed non-precious metal, hence improved esthetic results would be achieved with all ceramic bridge (lava maryland bridge).

Answered 12/27/2013

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Dr. Kevin Nail answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Maryland bridge: The most common problem with maryland bridges is debunking of the bridge from the teeth. Lava doesn't tend to bond well to the teeth. I would not choose lava as the material for a bridge. I would choose porcelain fused to metal or lithium dislocate (aka emax).

Answered 5/21/2015

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Neither: Dental implant is best. I went to Maryland Dental School and was there during the development of this technique. It has been almost totally replaced with the treatment with dental implants. See the Prosthodontist for evaluation and options. MD bridges are no longer very conservative or long lasting compared to the implant. That said, I would opt for e-max or zirconia not lava or metal. Good Luck.

Answered 10/17/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

I recommend Lava: The Lava bridges can last a long time, if done properly, sometimes even decades.

Answered 10/17/2015

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