Bridges

Bridges can be used to help mend a gap in the smile, ensuring the full functionality of the mouth and the aesthetics of the smile are both restored to the patient.

Bridges are one of the most common and popular ways to replace missing or soon to be extracted teeth. If you’ve been living with a missing tooth or teeth, or have teeth that are decayed or damaged beyond repair, then it is very important to have them replaced as soon as possible. Replacement can help prevent further oral health issues from developing, help the patient to once again eat and speak more easily, and to return confidence to the smile.

What is a bridge?

There are several different types of dental bridges available, but all bridges are made up of a prosthesis to replace the natural tooth or teeth, and a support structure that uses neighbouring healthy teeth to keep the prosthesis in place.

Different types of bridges include:

• Traditional/conventional: these bridges use the neighbouring healthy teeth and crowns to anchor the new prosthetic teeth in place.
• Maryland/bonded: this bridge uses a metal frame that is attached to the back of the neighbouring teeth as support for the new prosthetic tooth or teeth.
• Cantilever: This bridge only needs one neighbouring healthy tooth as support and is often used when replacing teeth close to the front of the mouth.

How is a bridge applied?

Application of a bridge usually happens over two appointments. First, we’ll have to prepare the adjacent healthy teeth to accept the crown/s or support structure. Then, we’ll take a digital scan or impression which will be used to make your personal bridge/prosthesis in a trusted dental laboratory. Once this is ready, we’ll apply the bridge here in practice, making sure it fits and sits correctly.

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