Fixed Bridges
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 – or 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?
- 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
- To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't a lot.
Procedure for fitting a bridge
- Diagnostic models are made to study the optimal way to perform the procedure.
- Teeth used to attach the bridge are carefully prepared.
- Impressions are made and a temporary/ provisional acrylic bridge is then cemented into place.
- The final bridges are fabricated in the lab, adjustments done and cemented into place.
