Bridges
Missing teeth can impact your health and confidence to the point where you can no longer speak, smile or eat properly. But we at Life Dental Care believe that no one should go through life with an impacted smile and have complete solutions to restore your oral health and bite, such as dental bridges.
What are dental bridges?
Dental bridges are a group of one or more false teeth that replace a gap in your smile. They are connected to your natural teeth using a crown or metal wing, preventing your existing teeth from shifting. The best part about bridges is that they use aesthetic, durable materials to match your teeth.
There are 3 main types of dental bridges used depending on the location and state of your gap:
- Traditional bridge
- Cantilever bridge
- Maryland bridge
What is the function of a dental bridge?
The primary function of a dental bridge is to fill a gap of missing teeth in your smile. In doing so, bridges can help improve the following:
- Eating
- Speaking
- Smiling
- Prevent drifting
- Maintain your face shape
- Evenly distribute your bite force
What is the procedure for dental bridges?
The first step for receiving a dental bridge involves preparing the adjacent for abutment teeth. The dentist will typically fit these with a crown or metal wing. The next step is to take an impression that can be sent to a dental laboratory. Here, your bridge will be tailor-made to fit your mouth and match your natural teeth and can take up to 2-3 weeks. Finally, your dental bridge will be fitted and finalised in your follow-up appointment.