Missing teeth can be more than just an issue of oral health, it can impact your ability to speak, eat and smile with confidence. But do you know that the dental bridge procedure can revive your dental function and proficiently fill those gaps?
Dental Bridge is a prosthetic device that replaces the missing teeth by adding artificial teeth (pontics), between the neighboring teeth (abutment teeth). It is held in place with the help of adjacent teeth. This device helps in the alignment of the neighboring teeth and recovers your natural smile.
Imagine smiling with confidence and enjoying your meal without hesitation. An effective dental bridge and implant can help you fill the gaps in your teeth. A;so, it lets you talk comfortably, eat, chew and smile naturally.
In this article we are going to cover dental bridge benefits, complications, aftercare tips and the complete procedure from the first consultation to the final placement.
Let’s start with the understanding of Dental Bridge!
The term “dental bridge” incorporates the concept of “dental”, relating to the teeth and “bridge”, which refers to a structure that fills the gaps. Basically, a dental bridge is a prosthetic device that takes the place of one or more missing teeth by adding pontics adjacent to the natural teeth. This solution not only fills the gap but also enhances the functionality of the mouth.
Pontics are the artificial teeth that are attached to the adjacent teeth next to the gap, known as abutment teeth. These bridges act as the liaison to maintain alignment of your teeth. It also prevents them from hovering over the empty spaces. This ensures that you enjoy a healthy bite, speak comfortably and your teeth remain functional.
Dental bridges come in various types such as traditional bridges, cantilever bridges, Maryland bridges, Resin bonded bridges and implant-supported bridges etc. All of these are carefully designed to meet all dental bridge problems.
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During the consultation process, the dentist will make a preliminary examination of your teeth, gums and jaw and their condition. They may also get x-rays or 3D scans of your mouth. This helps in determining the nature of damage and what type of dental bridge would be suitable.
In case of traditional or cantilever bridges, the abutment teeth are prepared by taking a portion off the enamel in order to accommodate the crowns.
After the preparation of the abutment teeth is undertaken, the dentist will take an impression of your mouth. It will be used to create a customized dental bridge and sent to the lab for further processing. For the time being, a temporary bridge is placed in order to support the exposed areas like the gums and teeth.
Once the bridge is ready to be inserted, the dentist will put it in its place. First, they will ensure that the environment is comfortable and all the teeth are properly aligned. Then they will endeavor to make further adjustments.
After thoroughly going through all the adjustments, the doctor carefully fits the dental bridge and cements it into its place. This brings back the aesthetic appeal as well as dental functionality.
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