Dental Bridges And Oral Health

Posted by Peter Lapham on November 18th, 2019

As everyone knows, when you are missing teeth, your daily communication, talking, biting and even eating will become difficult. Go to the dentist when you are missing teeth and discuss repair treatment options with him.
In dentistry, bridges are used to fill missing teeth and create bridge connections between adjacent teeth. The teeth on both sides of the missing teeth are called abutments, and the replacement teeth are called bridges (dentures).

Why is the bridge important? 

Dental bridge can help you restore your smile and maintain normal appearance. They can also help you chew, talk and normal bite properly, preventing other teeth from shifting or widening your spacing.

Which bridges are available? The 
three most common bridges include:

1.  Traditional bridge - This is the most commonly used bridge for dentistry, made of ceramic and metal fusion. A crown is made for the teeth (abutment) on both sides of the missing tooth, and the abutment is a bridge.

2.  Single-ended fixed bridge - When there is not enough two teeth on either side of the patient's missing teeth, a single-ended fixed bridge should be selected. For the abutment adjacent to the other abutment, the abutment is connected to it. End.

3.  Maryland fixed bridge - This bridge is made up of a metal frame, the bridge (denture) is attached to the metal or porcelain wing, and the wing is fixed to the two base teeth. This bridge is a conservative alternative to traditional bridges.

How much does it cost and how long does it take? 
The average cost of a bridge depends on the number of units repaired and the area you are in. Most dental insurance covers a portion of the cost. If properly maintained by professional inspection and cleaning, the bridge can be used continuously for many years.

What will my dental visit look like? At 
the first visit, the dentist will remove the enamel of the abutment and prepare for the crown. After the impression, the bridge, crown and bridge body were made at the Dental Technology Center. In the process of making a permanent bridge for you, the dentist will make a temporary bridge for you to use.

At the second visit, the temporary dental bridge was removed, a new permanent bridge was placed in the original position, and it was checked and adjusted. More than one visit may be required to ensure that the permanent bridge is securely placed.

Maintaining the bridge 
should protect the permanent bridge just as you care for your teeth. Prosthetic bridges and bridges between the teeth should be properly cleaned using interdental brushes and/or dental floss. It is also important to brush your teeth properly with fluoride toothpaste twice a day.

Cleaning the bridge helps reduce inflammation of the caries and gums. Please go to a professional dentist for regular inspections and professional cleaning or book dentist online appointment as soon as possible.