All Things You Should Know Before Getting Dental Bridges

Nothing good ever comes from losing a permanent tooth. That is because it stops the teeth from carrying out their essential functions. In addition, the teeth have an aesthetic value which losing them would cause to reduce. The teeth are responsible for chewing food, production of speech and pronunciation of words, support of the jaw, and shape of the face. While losing a permanent tooth or more can cause the teeth not to function as they should, it can cause worse problems for your dental health. However, you can avoid these problems through the aid of Dental Bridges.

A dental bridge is a tooth replacement option made of crowns on either side of the gap left behind by the missing tooth, supporting a false tooth (pontic) that is cemented into place. As its name implies, it is a very efficient tooth replacement option as it bridges the gap between two teeth. Dental bridges are also a wise choice because they work exactly as your natural teeth would. The pontic (false tooth) can be made from different materials, but it is mainly made from porcelain to look and feel like your natural teeth.

Types Of Dental Bridges

There are four main types of affordable dental bridges treatment available for you if you need tooth replacement. They include:

Traditional Dental Bridge

This is the most popular type of dental bridge available. It is made up of false tooth/teeth held in place by dental crowns cemented onto each abutment tooth. While traditional dental bridges can be solid, they require you to have two natural teeth (which will undergo modification) on both sides of the missing teeth.

Cantilever Dental Bridge

While this type of dental bridge is similar to the traditional dental bridge, it is held in place by only a dental crown cemented to only one abutment tooth. Cantilever bridges are not as frequently used as other dental bridges and are only recommended to be placed towards the front of the mouth. They can help save time and money if successfully placed because they can be supported by only one abutment tooth.

Maryland Dental Bridge

This type of dental bridge is similar to the traditional bridge because it employs two natural abutment teeth. However, it is different from the traditional bridge. It uses a framework of either porcelain or metal bonded to the backs of the abutment teeth instead of dental crowns.

Implant-supported Dental Bridge

Unlike other dental bridges, this type of dental bridge uses dental implants to hold the bridge in position. While this type of dental bridge is considered the most robust and most stable type of dental bridge, it requires two surgeries, one to embed the implants in the jawbone and the other to place the bridge.

Dental Bridge Procedure

Before getting a dental bridge, a dentist in San Clemente, CA, will examine your teeth and eligibility for bridges. When your eligibility for a dental bridge is confirmed, the procedure begins with shaping the abutment teeth. That is done because most bridges rest on the healthy teeth on either side of the gap. After filing the abutment teeth into shape, impressions of the shaped teeth are made and sent to a laboratory to construct the dental bridge. When the constructed bridge arrives, it is placed and cemented with dental cement on the abutment teeth.

At Seascape Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, every step of a dental bridge procedure is performed with the patient under the influence of anesthesia to ensure maximum comfort. We have highly trained professionals, and you can rest assured that you will get the best quality of care available.

Benefits Of Bridges

• They help to maintain normal face structure by preventing bones loss.
• They restore the natural look of your teeth/smile.
• They restore your ability to chew and perform other functions with your teeth.
• They prevent misalignment of bites as a result of missing teeth.
• They restore your facial aesthetics.

Many dental insurance plans cover dental bridges, so we advise that you contact your provider for complete details. Please book an appointment with us today for affordable and durable dental bridges treatment.