I'm 64 and developed an abscess that led my dentist to extract #13. He
recommended a Nesbitt bridge, which I wore for a few months. Lately,
I've been leaving it in the medicine cabinet because it's annoying.
What's the downside?
Mark & Steven Bornfeld - 07 Mar 2006 21:39 GMT
> I'm 64 and developed an abscess that led my dentist to extract #13. He
> recommended a Nesbitt bridge, which I wore for a few months. Lately,
> I've been leaving it in the medicine cabinet because it's annoying.
> What's the downside?
Biggest risk is drifting, most likely tipping of #14 into the space.
I have seen Nesbitt appliances work, often for many years. However,
they are generally frowned upon, as they put rotational forces on the
holding teeth. There is also at least a theoretical risk of swallowing
or (worse) aspiration of the appliance. Therefore, few dentists will do
them anymore.
Steve

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Joel344 - 08 Mar 2006 13:16 GMT
The downside is that you will have a huge party at your place
and one of your guests will have to use the facilities. Once there,
he/she may peer into the medicine cabinet. People always do that,
know I do.
The Nesbit may scare the bejesus out of your guest. That is
the only downside.
Joel
jhatpro Wrote:
> I'm 64 and developed an abscess that led my dentist to extract #13. He
> recommended a Nesbitt bridge, which I wore for a few months. Lately,
> I've been leaving it in the medicine cabinet because it's annoying.
> What's the downside
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Joel34