Dental Bridges

Bridges are one way cosmetic dentists can fill a gap created by a missing tooth (or teeth). A dental bridge consists of two dental crowns, one on either side of the gap, and a false tooth in the middle, where the gap is. The dental bridge can be supported by your natural teeth, dental implants, or a combination of your natural teeth and dental implants.

Different Types of Dental Bridges

Three types of bridges:

· Traditional dental bridges consist of two dental crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap, and a false tooth in between. Traditional bridges are the most common type of dental bridges used. Traditional dental bridges are made of ceramic or porcelain material fused to metal (PFM).
· Cantilever dental bridges are used when there are teeth on only one side of the gap in the mouth.
· Maryland bonded dental bridges consist of plastic teeth and gums supported by a metal framework.

Bridgework Procedure

The cosmetic dentist begins the bridgework by filing down the teeth involved to accommodate the dental crowns. The cosmetic dentist will then take impressions of the teeth, and these impressions will be used to make the dental crowns.

Once the crowns are finished, the false tooth (or teeth) will be bonded to them. When the bridge is ready, a return visit to the dentist will be necessary to place it on the teeth. The bridge will last five to seven years and, in some cases, longer.

Cost of Bridges

The final cost of getting a bridge will always depend on the type of bridge being used and the area of the country in which the procedure is being performed.

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