1. Bridges
Bridges are fixed restorations that replace one or more missing teeth. If missing teeth are not replaced the adjacent teeth can tilt into the space, opposing teeth can over-erupt and you may have trouble chewing.
What treatment will I receive?
To fit a bridge, the two teeth on either side of the missing tooth are ground down and fitted with crowns. These two crowns support a third crown, fitted in the centre, to bridge the gap left by the missing tooth.
2. Types of Bridges
1. All porcelain.
As the name suggests these bridges are made from a new Porcelain material which is cast from molten porcelain. They are then built up to completely recreate your missing tooth/teeth. They are usually provided at the front where aesthetics are of prime concern and where biting forces are somewhat less.
2. Adhesive Bridges
Adhesive bridges as the name suggests are bonded to adjacent teeth. They are more conservative when compared to other bridge types since they usually don't involve the drilling of adjacent teeth. They can be made of all porcelain, porcelain bonded to metal or composite resin.
3. Porcelain Bonded Bridges
Porcelain Bonded bridges are made from porcelain which is fused to a precious metal core. The metal core provides additional strength and is usually prescribed at the back of the mouth where biting forces are higher and aesthetics are not of prime concern. They involve the preparation of the adjacent teeth.
4. All Metal Bridges
All metal bridges are usually made of a gold alloy. They are used in situations where the bite is very tight and there is little clearance against the opposite jaw.
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