Will implant-supported bridge cause bad odor in the long run?

Question

Hello doctor,

Are implant-supported bridges good?
Will they cause bad breath in the long term?

I have had dental bridges in my four front teeth for about eight years, but now it is causing a bad odor. I am currently taking the tablet Celexa.

Kindly suggest.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I am here to answer your queries.

An implant-supported bridge is an extremely good option for the replacement of missing teeth. An implant is the best treatment option in dentistry, and it is a lifelong treatment option. It stays for the whole of your life without causing any problems.

Once osseointegration (the direct structural and functional connection between a living bone and the surface of a load-bearing artificial implant) has taken place successfully, it acts extremely perfectly. But you have to maintain your oral hygiene nicely. You have to use electric toothbrushes to maintain your implants, and you have to visit the dentist every year for follow-up for scaling and polishing, and just for maintaining your oral hygiene. Go for It.

It is the best treatment option if you are healthy systemically. Patients suffering from high blood pressure or diabetes might have some problems. So your dentist will decide what is best in those conditions after taking all the blood tests, OPG (orthopantomogram), and CBCT (cone beam computed tomography), which will determine your bone condition.

I hope this helps.

Do get back in case of any further queries.

Thank you.