Implant Supported Bridge
Traditional Dental Bridge
Also, you must have natural teeth on either side of the space to support the restoration. The adjacent teeth are prepared by removing a portion of enamel to make room for crowns. These teeth will bear most of the chewing force when you eat, so they must be strong enough to handle this additional stress. Once the supporting crowns are in place, an artificial tooth is suspended between them.
It is also important to consider your bite when deciding if a dental bridge is right for you. If your bite is not aligned properly, this can put undue stress on the dental bridge and cause it to fail prematurely. Dr. Samani will check if your bite is properly aligned before the procedure.
They can help restore your smile after you have lose one or more teeth
They can help bring back the chewing function of your teeth
They can help restore your ability to talk normally
They can help correct any misalignment issues in your bite
They are durable and can last for many years
They can help prevent the remaining natural teeth from shifting out of position
They require healthy adjacent teeth
It may take some time to feel comfortable eating and speaking
with a dental bridge
They're not permanent and will eventually need to be replaced
Dental bridges typically cost more than other tooth replacement options
The abutment teeth may become damaged over time from supporting the bridge's weight.
The spaces between the false teeth and your gums can trap food and plaque, leading to decay and gum disease.
The traditional fixed bridge is the most widely used dental bridge. The structure is composed of two crowns with false teeth in between. The crowns are attached to the healthy teeth next to the gap, and the false tooth fills the space where the missing tooth used to be.
The drawback to choosing a traditional dental bridge is that your abutment teeth may need to be altered significantly to accommodate the dental crown supporting the false tooth. It may require a large amount of enamel from your abutting teeth, causing issues later on when they may not have enough strength even after being crowned. These abutment teeth can eventually become cracked or chipped without adequate protection and care. While this type of dental bridge provides excellent results and stability, it is usually more expensive compared to other types of bridges due to each of the unsupported crowns required for each side.
As with its drawbacks, cantilever bridges can put extra stress on the supporting tooth, causing it to break or loosen over time. Another disadvantage is that they may not look as natural as a traditional bridge because they only support the pontic on one side.
Maryland dental bridge, also known as a resin-bonded bridge, is similar to a traditional bridge requiring two natural supporting teeth on each side of the gap. However, the pontics in a resin-bonded bridge are connected to a metal or porcelain framework instead of crowns. The wing-shaped framework is then bonded to your natural teeth using a resin adhesive.
Resin-bonded bridges are less expensive than traditional bridges and require minimal teeth preparation. The drawback to resin-bonded bridges is that the metal wings are visible when you smile or open your mouth wide.
They are also less expensive than other dental bridges, but they are less strong and durable. Dentists usually use them for front teeth replacements, where they are not subject to as much force as the back teeth.
Although implant-supported bridges are more expensive than traditional bridges, they offer many benefits, including improved function and aesthetics, increased comfort level, and greater durability. Additionally, they can help preserve the jawbone and prevent further bone loss.
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