Missing teeth are a cause of great agony and can drastically affect one’s physical appearance as well as cause temporomandibular joint disease, speech difficulties, periodontal diseases and a change in occlusion. Dental bridges are a major contribution of cosmetic dentistry and are a boon to those who have one or more missing teeth. These are false teeth, also called as pontics, and are similar to implants or partial dentures.
The three main types of dental bridges are;
1. Traditional fixed bridge – These are fixed and cannot be removed from the mouth. Two crowns are attached to your teeth on either side of the false tooth to hold it in place.
2. Resin bonded bridge – These are cheaper and are mostly used to replace the front teeth. Metal bands are bonded to the adjacent teeth with a resin to which the bridge is fused.
3. Cantilever bridge – These are more in use when there is a tooth only on one side of the open space and the bridge is anchored over one or more of the natural teeth.
You can get a perfect dental bridge fitted with your Bootle dentist. After giving you a mild anaesthetic, he will prepare your support teeth which are necessary to hold the bridge. If the support teeth are unhealthy, these have to be first fixed before implanting the bridge. Next, a perfect model of your teeth is created using a putty-like material which is used by a dental technician to create your dental bridge. Once done, the bridge is fitted and cemented in the place of your lost tooth.
One of the advantages of dental bridges is longevity if the wearer maintains proper oral hygiene. It is important to consult a good and skilled dentist for this procedure to get a proper fit which will not change your beautiful smile.