A member asked:

Please explain why should teeth affected by dentinogenesis imperfecta not be used as abutments?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Teeth are weak: To use them as abutments for a bridge could subject them to more stress than they can handle, causing the abutments to fracture. Your dentist does not want to cause more harm than good.

Answered 1/22/2014

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