Multiple crowns joined together

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Question: I have been told that multiple crowns, joined together can be used to strengthen teeth loosened by bone loss (by reducing movement). I am 60 years old and am told I have up to 50% bone loss. I also have very old, large fillings in all of my back teeth & the teeth will be weakened by redoing them . . .
Answer: Historically, teeth were splinted together for additional support. Today, there is more of a trend to not join them together. It is often more practical to remove seriously compromised teeth and replace them with implants or a removable partial denture. The more teeth that are joined together, the m . . .
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