Types and Benefits of the Dental Bridge

Cantilever Bridges are used when there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth or teeth.

As the name suggests, dental bridges are designed to bridge gaps created by at least one missing tooth. Dental bridges require candidates with strong hygiene routines because fitting them necessitates the elimination of some protective tooth enamel. Dental bridges, which are supported by natural teeth or implants, are of various types and benefits.

Available Types of Dental Bridges:

Traditional Bridges are bridges consisting of “fake teeth” held in place by dental crowns or abutments that are cemented onto the teeth contiguous to your absent tooth. Traditional bridges are the most popular kind and can be used when the gap is created between two natural teeth. They are made of either porcelain combined to metal or ceramics.

Cantilever Bridges are used when there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth or teeth. Although they are very similar to traditional bridges, the difference is that the pontic is supported by an abutment on only one side, rather than both sides. Maryland Bridges or resin-bonded bridges are recommended for replacing lost teeth at the front of the mouth. It is desired to be used on one tooth for better results. Maryland bridges are critical, since the strength of the bridge is controlled by the force of the resin holding it, so a strong biting pressure might not keep it in place. Maryland bridges are made of porcelain, porcelain fused to metal or plastic teeth and gums maintained by a metal or porcelain framework.

Implant-Supported Bridges can be used when you are missing various teeth. Implant-supported Bridges are sustained by dental implants. Usually, each implant is placed for every absent tooth and this series of implants hold the bridge in place.

What Are the Brenefits of CEREC Dentists?

Restores Your Smile

Filling the space between missing teeth definitely repairs your smile. As a result, it plays a role in enhancing your face’s looks by maintaining the shape of your face. After all, who wants to smile with no teeth?

Chewing and Speaking Correctly

With Cosmetic Dental Clinic, you no longer face complexities in eating particular food that require a strong biting force or find restrictions in speaking due to missing teeth. You can now utter the words you wish and distribute the forces in your bite correctly!

Long Lasting and Protective

Dental bridges are durable and last a considerable period of time. They are also protective, because they are source of strength and they prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position.

Missing teeth raise common concerns of obscurities, but the proper substitute is the key to a confident smile. A dental bridge is a frequent, affordable and time-tested treatment for missing teeth. The dental bridge accurately bridges the gap created when teeth are lost, leading to the restoration of a healthy, vigorous and significant smile.

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