From a denture to a Fiber Reinforce Composite Bridge (FRCB) or from missing tooth to a FRCB. That is what I would call LEVELING UP or UPGRADING. Don’t you think so? Are you wearing a denture and not comfortable with it? Or are you searching…
There’s so many ways that can be done to replace a missing tooth. Denture is the most common one as it is the cheapest option. It is a removable prosthesis which means that you need to remove it out for cleaning and to brush your…
Uncle Jimmy recently lost his tooth and needed it to be replaced badly for an upcoming weekend event. He needed it fast and really didn’t want a denture as a replacement. So the best thing to do, was a fibre reinforced composite bridge!
It took me roughly an hour to get ensure his teeth were clean enough to place the fibre strands, and then I was good to go to build up the tooth!
And voila! A tooth replacement in an hour!
The fibre reinforced composite (FRC) bridge is meant to be a semi-permanent solution. As it’s not as strong enough as a conventional bridge, Uncle Jimmy needs to come back every 6 months to ensure it’s cleaned properly and that it’s still strong enough for his daily usage.
In his next visit, we’ll readjust the colour so it matches his other teeth better!
FRC bridges are a quick and cheaper solution especially for teeth not in heavy occlusion (biting forces). Come visit us for your consultation! – Dr. Shanaz
Madam Siti had been wearing her acrylic denture since forever. It was the old traditional denture which was thick, big and fake. At first thought, you may think that it must be comfortable for her to not seek for another alternative. In actual fact, she…
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