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Long Span Frame Try In

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Updated: July 13, 2007

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This is the metal framework for a long porcelain bridge to be placed over the dental implants.
Long Span Frame Try In
Photo © Dr.'s Gadbois and Ramsey
Since the span of this dental bridge is so long, a metal framework will be tried in to ensure a good fit of the porcelain bridge. If the fit is good, the porcelain will be fused to this metal framework and permanently cemented to the dental implants.

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