Dental Bridges
Those who have been fortunate enough to have all their anterior teeth most of their lives suddenly feel self-conscious when one of those teeth is missing. Are you the one who used to smile broadly but now find yourself hiding your smile due to the embarrassment of a missing tooth or teeth? Your full smile can be restored with dental bridges.
The dental bridge is a cosmetic dental treatment that uses life-like artificial teeth to fill in the space between natural teeth. The existing teeth (called abutment teeth) on either side of the gap are crowned with the artificial teeth attached between the crowns. The end result is a restored smile with no unsightly gaps.
A dental bridge is a fixed dental restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of artificial teeth, called pontics, which are supported by dental crowns placed on the adjacent natural teeth or dental implants.
Traditional Dental Bridge
This type of bridge involves creating dental crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap and attaching the pontic(s) in between.
Procedure
The process of getting a dental bridge typically involves multiple dental visits. It includes tooth preparation, impressions, and the placement of a temporary bridge. A dental laboratory then customizes the bridge, and in a subsequent visit, the permanent bridge is cemented or attached to the supporting teeth or implants.
Benefits
Dental bridges offer several advantages, including restoring aesthetics by filling the gap left by missing teeth, improving oral function, such as chewing and speaking, preventing adjacent teeth from shifting out of position, maintaining facial structure and preventing bone loss that can occur when teeth are missing and providing a more affordable option compared to some alternatives like dental implants.
Dental bridges are a reliable and effective solution for replacing missing teeth, improving both aesthetics and functionality. Consulting with a dentist is necessary to determine the most suitable type of bridge based on individual needs and oral health.
Frequently Asked Questions
A dental bridge is a very effective solution for filling the space left by a missing tooth. It is basically a single dental restoration that usually includes two dental crowns and a replacement tooth (pontic) that fills the empty space. The dental crowns are secured to adjacent teeth on either side of the empty space and provide support for the artificial tooth.
Modern dental materials and technology have dramatically improved the appearance of dental crowns and bridges. The porcelain used in today’s crowns and bridges can be color-matched to blend perfectly with the shade of your natural teeth. With proper placement, your dental restoration should be virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth.
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