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My dentist filed some of the porcelain off my bridge to help my bite. should the bridge be replaced?
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Not necessarily: Your dentist would know if there was enough porcelain there to file some off and still have sufficient strength for the tooth. I think your dentist would tell you if you needed the bridge replaced. Often some porcelain can be filed off and this causes no problem.
Answered 6/2/2015
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Probably not: If the fit of the bridge on the teeth is good, there is no reason to replace the bridge.
Answered 6/2/2015
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Very common: Your dentist can adjust the bridge to restore the balance and force of your bite. It can be done before or even after permanent cementation.
Answered 6/7/2015
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