Nukoa Family Dentistry

Dental Bridges: Excellent Solutions to Replace Missing Teeth

Dental Bridges

What Are Dental Bridges?

A dental bridge is an attached artificial prosthetic that replaces a number of absent teeth. It is literally found to bridge the gap with the teeth on each side being utilized as support. These are the supporting teeth, which are referred to as abutments, which support the artificial tooth. Dental implants can also be fitted with a bridge to be stronger and more stable.

Types of Bridges

Dental bridges come in various forms and are, therefore, tailored to different requirements. The most prevalent ones are traditional bridges and in this case a crown is formed on both of the abutment teeth that have the false tooth in the middle. Cantilever bridges are applied in cases where only one side of the gap has support. The Maryland braces are less invasive braces that are made of a metal or porcelain framework bonded to the back of the existing teeth. Implant supported bridges are encouraged to ensure the best duration of service particularly where one has more than one tooth missing.

Advantages of Bridges

Dental bridges have numerous advantages in a functional and aesthetic way. They rejuvenate chewing and biting power which makes eating more comfortable. Bridges also enhance speech which may at times be impaired due to loss of teeth. Their filling makes them fill the gap so that the adjacent teeth do not move out of place. In addition, bridges preserve the natural contour of the face and improve the general appearance with recovery of the full smile.

Limitations

Bridges though they have numerous positives also have their own constraints. To receive the crowns, support teeth may require to be reshaped that is, some of the natural tooth structure may have to be removed. There is also the need of regular oral teeth cleaning in bridges – the accumulation of plaque around the bridge will cause decay and gum issues when left unattended.

Final Thoughts

Dental bridges are considered to be one of the most efficient and low-cost variants of eliminating the missing teeth. A bridge will last many years with proper attention in terms of brushing, flossing and periodical check-ups. They are a workable answer that can make you smile again and be confident in it.

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