{"id":1131,"date":"2023-05-26T16:39:18","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T20:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/blog\/?p=1131"},"modified":"2023-05-26T16:39:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T20:39:18","slug":"can-my-maryland-bridge-attach-to-my-crowns-until-my-dental-implant-is-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/blog\/can-my-maryland-bridge-attach-to-my-crowns-until-my-dental-implant-is-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"Can My Maryland Bridge Attach to my Crowns Until My Dental Implant Is Ready?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I lost a tooth that is between two dental crowns. I&#8217;m going to have a dental implant placed there but need a temporary replacement. My dentist suggested a Maryland Bridge, but I am wondering if it will attach to the dental crowns. My husband kept saying my dentist wouldn&#8217;t suggest it if it wouldn&#8217;t, but something about the whole idea has me nervous. <\/p>\n<p>Laura<\/p>\n<p>Dear Laura,<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MarylandBridge.jpg\" alt=\"Maryland Bridge\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1133\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While you can attach a Maryland Bridge to porcelain crowns, however, they will not be as secure as they are when bonded to natural tooth enamel. I know your dentist is probably thinking it is just temporary. I will be honest, though, I do not consider a Maryland Bridge a temporary tooth replacement. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Maryland-bridge-preparation-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"image of a maryland bridge preparation\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1135\" \/> The only way to properly secure a Maryland Bridge is to prepare the anchor teeth with grooves. Any time you have to make permanent changes to the structure of teeth, I would not consider that a temporary replacement. <\/p>\n<p>This is also quite an expensive temporary replacement. Generally, I would suggest a dental flipper for patients who just need a temporary replacement while they are waiting for their dental implant crown. This is inexpensive and will not require any structural changes. I would suggest you do that instead of the Maryland Bridge. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/implant-dentist.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A dental implant<\/a> is the top of the line tooth replacement so that is a good choice. Be aware, if your current dental crowns are close to needing replacement, it may make more sense for you to get a dental bridge instead of the implant. It suspends a false tooth between two dental crowns. This can save you money, but only makes sense if they need to be replaced. Don&#8217;t get a bridge if their healthy and have years of life ahead of them.<\/p>\n<p>This blog is brought to you by <a href=\"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Libertyville Dentist<\/a> Dr. David Potts. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I lost a tooth that is between two dental crowns. I&#8217;m going to have a dental implant placed there but need a temporary replacement. My dentist suggested a Maryland Bridge, but I am wondering if it will attach to the dental crowns. My husband kept saying my dentist wouldn&#8217;t suggest it if it wouldn&#8217;t, but [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[157,158,183,527],"class_list":{"0":"post-1131","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-dental-implants","7":"tag-dental-bridge","8":"tag-dental-flipper","9":"tag-maryland-bridge","10":"tag-temporary-tooth-replacement","11":"entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Can My Maryland Bridge Attach to my Crowns Until My Dental Implant Is Ready? 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