Dental Bridges In Waterdown
As the name implies, dental bridges join two teeth without obstructing or affixing to the gums beneath. It has dummy teeth, or false teeth that are held in place by two or more adjacent natural teeth. They are an imperative solution to replacing missing teeth and their supporting structures. Dental bridges in Waterdown are a popular treatment option offered by dental practitioners to rehabilitate your dentition.
What are dental bridges ?
The practice of replacing teeth with a fixed dental bridge has existed for many years. Ancient civilizations used a range of materials to fix gapped, misshapen smiles, like bones, gold, ivory, and natural teeth itself.
Dental bridges are fixed replacements and take support of the teeth next to the edentulous area (missing space) or dental implants. Removable partial dentures, on the other hand, clip on to the remaining supporting teeth and need to be removed before bedtime. They not only correct the appearance, and functionality of a natural smile, but they also stop teeth from shifting, preserving the patient’s bite alignment. The dummy tooth is called the pontic, and the crowns fixed on the adjacent teeth are called the retainers.
Dental technology has advanced to the point where it is made from the best materials available, such as zirconia, porcelain fused to metal, and pressed ceramics. They are stronger, more resilient, and attractive.
Why are missing teeth harmful ?
A missing tooth does more harm than just embarrassment. It ruins the smile, the bite and can eventually affect the jaw joints. Letâs understand some of the detrimental effects of missing teeth:
- Allows the neighboring teeth to gradually drift and occupy the edentulous space; this alters the alignment of your smile and bite.
- Cause teeth in the opposing arch to extrude and weaken your bite alignment.
- As the teeth move out of position, they affect how biting, and chewing forces are distributed. This initiates pain in the jaw joint, the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ).
- Crooked teeth are difficult to clean and maintain
- Misaligned teeth are prone to cavities.
- Impedes confidence and ease in speaking, chewing, and smiling.
Benefits of a dental bridge:
The advantages of dental bridge in restoring the ill-effects of missing teeth:
- Preventing the movement of your remaining teeth from their initial positioning.
- Restoring your smile
- Regaining of chewing proficiency
- Restoration of voice and clarity of speech
- Maintaining the shape of your face
- Adjusting your bite to ensure that the chewing force is distributed properly.
Dental bridges in Waterdown offer a plethora of options:
- Traditional/ Conventional
- Cantilever
- Maryland
- Implant-supported
Traditional/ Conventional
Dental bridges that are traditional or conventional are typically made of metal, metal with porcelain fusion, or ceramic. They connect adjacent teeth, thereby replacing the missing teeth in-between. These conventional bridges are anchored to the teeth with a luting cement. They have stood the test of time and are long-lasting.
Cantilever
Dental bridges with cantilevers are similar to conventional bridges, but have only one tooth that is capped to act as the pontic’s anchor. To support a cantilever bridge, just one healthy tooth must be present next to the space of the missing tooth. Cantilever bridges have a shorter longevity than the traditional ones. They require meticulous oral hygiene measures. However, they are less invasive and require less number of supporting teeth.
Implant-supported
Dental implants are used in place of natural teeth in implant-supported bridges to replace missing teeth. The bridge has an artificial tooth suspended between two implant-supported crowns. It is a scientific procedure that requires 3D images of your jaws like a CBCT, for precision. Healing takes a few months to completely fuse with the surrounding bone. Dental bridges in Waterdown offer same-day temporary dental bridges to provide a quick replacement. The permanent dental bridge is typically inserted after the bone has fully healed and fused (osseointegrated).
Maryland
How does the dentist fabricate dental bridges ?
The following appointments are required for dental bridge fabrication:
- First appointment: examination, diagnosis, and planning of the appropriate x-rays.
- Second appointment: The neighboring teeth are prepared, and the measurements are taken. The records and molds thus made are communicated to the technician.
- Third appointment: delivery of the bridge and patient education.
- At the fourth appointment, the effectiveness of chewing and the bite are assessed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the four types of dental bridges?
Which dental bridge is best?
Each type of dental bridge has its advantages and disadvantages. Ceramic and porcelain bridges have been found to be inert, lightweight and compatible with latest technologies of CAD/CAM and digital scans. However, different dental bridges have their own indications.
How long does it take to get a dental bridge?
What are the materials used for dental bridges ?
Bridges are typically made of gold alloys, non-precious alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials. Latest technology uses zirconia and lithium disilicate, that is durable and highly esthetic.
What is the difference between a permanent bridge, and removable partial denture ?
A bridge uses the adjacent teeth for support and and are bonded to them using a dental cement. They are fixed. Partial dentures are removable and hook-on to the adjacent teeth using a metallic or non-metailic clasp.