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Is it true that zirconia bridges need zero preparation of adjacent tooth?
How much enamel loss can be expected otherwise?
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Adjacent teeth mean teeth next to the one that requires a crown in the same arch. If that’s what you mean to ask then yes no preparation is required. If you mean the tooth in the opposing arch then still there’s no need to bring the opposing tooth
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Zirconia bridges need less preparation. Less enamel loss . For dental bridges -Zero preparation is not possible usually. As You won't be able to close your teeth together . Visit a dental clinic for a check up. For details.
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All bridges require preparation of adjacent teeth.But zirconia require less amount of reduction compared to others.
Reduction is around 1-1.5 mm.
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All kind of bridges require preperation of adjacent teeth.
The type of material used for bridge determines the amount of preperation required.
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Zirconia bridges need minimal tooth grinding n they are aesthetically good.without any minimal tooth preparation,it's unable to fix crowns n bridges.
But enamel loss is replaced by zirconia crowns... So no problem.
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Hi.. Zirconia bridges require minimal preparation of adjacent teeth, that is 1- 1.5 mm depending on the clearance but not zero. Compared to metal ceramic bridges the preparation will be less.
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Dr Aparna Deshpande
Dentist
26 yrs exp
Pune
For any type of bridge, the supporting tooth needs some amount of tooth preparation, which causes loss of enamel. The best way to avoid this, is to place dental implant, which preserves adjacent teeth.
Next Steps
Get implant placed.
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Dr. Anjali
Dentist
27 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Minimal harmless.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
It's not like that.
Zirconia crown do require crown preparation.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Any bridge, no matter of the material used requires preparation of the adjacent teeth that is taken for support. amount of preparation may vary with the material used for the bridge.
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Dr. Jeessica
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Zirconia bridges require tooth preparation but lesser compare to other. Without tooth preparation Bridges can’t be placed. ideally 1- 1.5 mm reduction required
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
In comparision to metal it require less preparation of adj tooth but for zirconia also we need 1-1.5 preparation of adjacent tooth
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