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?

Bridges :

Restore your smile
Restore your ability to properly chew and speak
Maintain the shape of your face
Distribute the forces in your bite properly by replacing missing teeth
Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position
Types of Dental Bridge Materials

There are three basic types of materials for dental bridges :

1. Porcelain fused to metal dental bridges

2. All porcelain dental bridges

3. All metal dental bridges (Gold)

Procedure for fitting a bridge :

1. Diagnostic models are taken to study the optimal way to perform this procedure.
2. Teeth used to attach the bridge are carefully prepared.
3. To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t a lot Impressions are taken and a temporary acrylic bridge is then cemented into place.
4. The final bridge is created in the lab and cemented into place.
5. Any adjustments are made.