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