{"id":126,"date":"2012-09-27T16:50:38","date_gmt":"2012-09-27T20:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=126"},"modified":"2012-09-27T16:50:38","modified_gmt":"2012-09-27T20:50:38","slug":"can-chipped-teeth-on-my-dental-bridge-be-fixed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/can-chipped-teeth-on-my-dental-bridge-be-fixed\/","title":{"rendered":"Can chipped teeth on my dental bridge be fixed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I had a bad accident 5 months ago and 2 of the teeth in my upper bridge got chipped. The teeth haven\u2019t been priority because I had more serious injuries but now I am wondering if the bridge can be fixed. Thanks T.J.<\/p>\n<p>T.J.<\/p>\n<p>It is good to know that you are recovering from your accident. An expert cosmetic will be able to repair your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/dental-bridge\/\">porcelain bridge<\/a>. The special techniques required are the same as those used to repair porcelain crowns.<\/p>\n<p>Not only are special techniques required, but specialized materials and equipment are needed to professionally restore the bridge.<\/p>\n<p>The chipped porcelain needs to be cleaned, rinsed, and etched. If the bridge has a metal foundation, the metal must also be etched. Care must be taken to only etch the part of the bridge that needs repair. A saline coupling agent is used to prime the porcelain, after which it is coated with bonding resin. Any exposed metal in the bridge will be treated with a metal bonding agent and an opaquer. Quality composite bonding resins will be used to match the color and translucency of the original porcelain. The composite then be polished.<\/p>\n<p>Be aware that smoking, drinking, and excessive alcohol drinking can wear on the bonding or stain it, affecting how long the repair lasts.<\/p>\n<p>This blog post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/Cosmetic-dentist\/\">Lowell cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Michael Szarek.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I had a bad accident 5 months ago and 2 of the teeth in my upper bridge got chipped. The teeth haven\u2019t been priority because I had more serious injuries but now I am wondering if the bridge can be fixed. Thanks T.J. T.J. 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