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Should I get a bridge to replace teeth from removed jaw?
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Feb 14 1:21pm | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
Radiation after a mandible replacement seems odd however every case is different.
I had a prosthetic teeth implant after similar surgery. I find it very helpful with eating, speaking, and general health. I also find it difficult to clean and keep the area healthy. It’s been almost three years now. Not regretting it but wish there was a better way to keep food out from underneath. Mine was done at Mayo Rochester.
Did you have support pegs installed at time of bone replacement?
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No, no support pegs. I was told I can’t have implants, which is fine since they’re so expensive. I had to have massive radiation and chemo due 44 lymph nodes being removed and to be sure no more spreading. The worst of all, however, was the temporary trachea, then waiting for the trach to close.
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Thank you for sharing this with @mimiparis. I wasn’t sure if implants were recommended after a mandible replacement so this was really helpful info. I know it can be a hassle getting under bridges and around implants for cleaning. Have you tried a waterpic and or/ Proxabrush?