Excellent Solution To Replace Your Missing Tooth

1. EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT DENTAL BRIDGES People missing a tooth, especially the front ones can opt for dental bridges. These are prosthetics that are cemented into an empty socket to mask the appearance of edentulism. A bridge consists of two pontics made using ceramic or porcelain material. It can help patients with tooth decay, gum diseases, or even injuries. Dentists will examine a missing tooth and recommend the right set of treatments. Prompt intervention is crucial to preserve remaining natural teeth. Patients also get improved appearance with this procedure. TYPES OF PROSTHETICS TRADITIONAL The most common type of dental bridge is traditional one. It has a crown to support existing teeth on either side. Typically, traditional pontics are made using metal, ceramic, or porcelain fused to metal materials.

2. CANTILEVER In this type, pontics can connect to only one abutment tooth. It is an option for people with gaps on one side of the mouth. Similar to other bridge types, it can be fabricated using a variety of materials. MARYLAND This porcelain fused to metal bridge is used extensively for people who are missing front teeth. It can emulate the natural look and feel with utmost realism. People also get enhanced appearance. PROCEDURE STEPS Typically, patients need two appointments to fix dental bridges. First, dentists will reshape the teeth and remove some part of enamel. Then, they take impressions or digital scans and send them to a laboratory. Technicians in the lab use these scans to accurately create a pontic. During the second visit, dentists place the prepared bridge permanently in place using composite cement. ADVANTAGES • Stabilizes bite after edentulism • Prevent natural dental shifting • Restore proper chewing and speaking ability • Improve the overall facial aesthetics • Helps to avoid future risks of infection or decay CONTACT US FOLLOW US (586) 786-6060 SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI