Bridgeport Dentists use bridges to replace missing teeth and fill the gaps caused by them. A bridge consists of an artificial tooth and two crowns that cap the teeth bordering the gap. Bridges are permanent and cannot be removed by the patient.
Bridgeport Dentists Bridge Procedure:
· Bridgeport Dentists will discuss the type of bridge that best suits
the patient’s needs
· The toothless area will be numbed and adjacent teeth will be prepared
for crowns
· An impression of the area will be made
· A temporary bridge will be applied to protect teeth and gums
· At the second visit, the temporary bridge is removed and the new,
permanent one is installed
Bridgeport Dentists Bridge Options:
· Traditional Bridge - An artificial tooth is attached to two crowns
that cap adjacent teeth to ensure a natural and secure fit
· Maryland Bridge - A resin-bonded bridge usually used when front
teeth are missing. An artificial tooth is fused together with metal and
then bonded to the back teeth using resin cement
· Cantilever bridge - Used for front missing teeth, but more specifically
when teeth exist on just one side of the missing tooth
Bridgeport Dentists recommends bridges for certain patients because they:
· Help prevent disease and complications that can surface in the
crevice of missing teeth
· Are a natural-looking solution to missing teeth
· Usually last for more than ten years
Bridgeport Dentists strongly recommends practicing good oral hygiene to keep bridges clean and sturdy.