About Dental Bridge
Dental Bridge
Dental bridges are used to ‘bridge’ gaps in the mouth where there are missing teeth in order to give a complete and natural smile. This dental applicant is a permanent fixture that consists of several different pieces that are fused together in order to fit in the empty space in the mouth.
Permanent replacement of missing teeth
Dental bridges are used to ‘bridge’ gaps in the mouth where there are missing teeth in order to give a complete and natural smile. This dental applicant is a permanent fixture that consists of several different pieces that are fused together in order to fit in the empty space in the mouth.The dental bridge itself is a fake tooth (typically made of porcelain) which is held in place by the surrounding teeth of the gap and is made to resemble the size and shape of the tooth that is missing.
These can be alternatives to dentures or dental implants. There are four main types of dental bridges that all possess different qualities, which are listed below.
Types of dental bridges:
Traditional Dental Bridge:
Consists of a filler tooth that is supported either side by crowns that are placed over the healthy teeth surrounding the gap. This is the most common type of dental bridge used and is often used when there are healthy teeth that are on either side of the missing tooth. Before this type of dental bridge can be fitted, the healthy teeth must be reshaped so that the bridge can be effectively fitted.
Benefits of Dental Bridge:
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Restores your natural and complete smile
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Maintain the shape of your face
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Diminish difficulty in speech caused by the missing tooth
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Restore your ability to chew properly
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Prevent the surrounding teeth from moving out of place
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Prevents problems developing in your bite
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Reduces the risk of bone loss (which could affect the structure of your face)
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Does not move like some other dental applicants
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Prevents a sunken-in appearance of the face
