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Four different kinds of dental bridges are available for you to use if you have lost a tooth due to extraction, serious decay, or other causes. False teeth or teeth (called pontic) are supported by two crown-covered teeth (abutment teeth) in a dental bridge. Dental bridges are a great way to restore a natural-looking smile, prevent teeth from sliding into gaps, and strengthen your bite. The pontic will typically look natural and match the rest of your teeth. If you have any further questions or want to make an appointment with a Wichita Falls dentures and partial dentures specialist.
Here we will discuss the four most common dental bridges.
PREVIOUSLY USED DENTAL BRIDGE
To create a dental bridge, one or more pontic teeth are fused to the two healthy teeth on either side of the gap (the abutment or anchoring teeth). Crowns are utilized to strengthen the abutment teeth, and pontics are commonly fabricated from porcelain bonded to ceramics or metal.
If the teeth on either side of the gap are in good health, a standard dental bridge can be utilized to close the space. It is necessary to restructure the two abutment teeth prior to crown placement to ensure they are robust enough to support the bridge and accommodate the crown that will be put on top.
DENTIST CANTILEVER BRIDGE
A cantilever dental bridge is comparable to a regular bridge. However, it only anchors to one tooth on either side of the gap. If the teeth on either side of the gap are missing or are already part of a prosthetic restoration, this option can fill in the space created by the missing tooth.
Secured Bridge
A bonded bridge employs two healthy teeth on either side of the gap, just like a conventional bridge. A porcelain or metal framework is attached to the chewing surfaces of the abutment teeth, much like a traditional bridge, although dental crowns aren’t necessary.
Because crowns are not placed on the surrounding teeth, the Maryland dental bridge is a less invasive option than standard bridges.
SUBSTANCE BRIDGE SUPPORTED BY IMPLANTS
Dental implants, rather than frameworks or crowns, are used to secure an implant-supported bridge. The implants will be surgically placed into your jawbone, with one missing implant per tooth. These implants serve as anchors for the bridge. Rather than placing an implant for every tooth that is missing, a pontic may be placed between two crowns supported by implants.
