Bridges

What is a Dental Bridge?

Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge is made up of two crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap – these two anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth – and a false tooth/teeth in between. These false teeth are called pontics and can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials. Dental bridges are supported by natural teeth or implants.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Bridges?

•     Distribute the forces in your bite properly by replacing missing teeth
•     To disguise Chipped teeth
•     Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position

What Types of Dental Bridges Are Available?

There are three main types of bridges:

•     Traditional bridges involve creating a crown for the tooth or implant on either side of the missing tooth, with a     pontic in between.
•     Traditional bridges are the most common type of bridge and are made of either porcelain fused to metal or     ceramics.
•     Cantilever bridges are used when there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth or teeth.
•     Maryland bonded bridges (also called a resin-bonded bridge) are made of plastic teeth and gums supported by a     metal framework. Metal wings on each side of the bridge are bonded to your existing teet