My permanent bridge has lasted over 40 years and I never have had any problems with it. That is one of the reasons I drive 35 miles to see my long-time dentist.
I agree; my brain is—and has been—one of the least useful parts of my body (I was a computer systems administrator). I’m 78 and my doctor told me that I will live a long time, at least to 79. I’m not complaining; I’ve already lived longer than my father (62), grandfathers, and great-grandfathers.
DaveG1960, silberdistel, sneezykevina, and all the others who can begin rehabilitation, I wish you the speediest of recoveries. On July 9 I had brain tumor surgery. I was a good typist before the craniotomy, but I’m so shaky now that my cat has to give me assistance with the keyboard. I weighed 190 before the surgery and when I left the hospital I weighed 194. I hope the doctors replaced the correct part of my “Abby-Normal” brain.
I did that with my wallet today (beneath the French Toast). I will recovering from my brain surgery for a while. The doctors said they did leave some brain tissue.
My permanent bridge has lasted over 40 years and I never have had any problems with it. That is one of the reasons I drive 35 miles to see my long-time dentist.