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The materials used for the bridge work include gold, porcelain fused to metal, or in the correct situation porcelain alone. The amount and type of reduction to the abutment teeth varies slightly with the different materials used. The recipient of such a bridge must be careful to clean well under this prosthesis.
When restoring an edentulous space with a fixed partial denture that will crown the tooth adjacent to the space and bridge the gap with a pontic, or ‘dummy tooth’, the restoration is referred to as a bridge.
Traditional Fixed Bridge
The false tooth is attached by the bridge to the two other teeth around the space, bridging them together. Unlike partial dentures, fixed bridges are set in place permanently and cannot be removed. This procedure is used to replace one or more missing teeth.
Resin Bonded / Maryland Bridges
The resin bonded is normally used for your front teeth and requires less amount of preparation on the surrounding teeth. The false tooth is fused to metal bands that are bonded to the abutment teeth with a resin which is hidden from view. This type of bridge is less expensive than the others but the abutment teeth must be healthy.
Cantilever Bridges
If the gap is situated in the front of your mouth then a Cantilever bridge will be used. It will also be used when your teeth can only offer support on one side of the open space. The procedure involves anchoring the false tooth to one side over one or more natural and adjacent teeth.
Advantages of dental bridges are that they are natural in appearance. They usually require only two visits to your dentist. They can reduce your risk of gum disease. They can help to correct some bite issues and even improve your speech. If you maintain good oral hygiene, your fixed bridge should last as many as ten years or more. They help you to speak properly and chew your food well. The maintain the shape of your jawline and face. They also prevent the remaining teeth from drifting out of position.
For information, contact:
Cosmo z zone Dental
Dr KS Thamizhselvi
G 128A, Ground floor,
Phase II, Spencer plaza
Anna Salai, Chennai
Phone: 98841 72155 /
044 -4351 6886
Email: smileartists@gmail.com