Fixed Bridges

A fixed dental bridge is a kind of restoration designed to fill a gap caused by missing teeth. It constitutes one or more artificial teeth- pontics-and anchors dental crowns or abutments bonded to adjacent natural teeth. Cemented in place, fixed bridges act and feel like natural teeth, being a strong, non-removable solution.

There are many varieties of bridges: the traditional fixed bridge uses crowns on adjacent teeth to gain some support, a cantilever bridge relies on one adjacent tooth for support, and Maryland bonded bridges use a metal or porcelain framework bonded to the back of teeth. Implant-supported bridges use dental implants to provide even greater support and stability.

Simple bridges might prove to be the smart answer for the patients bereft of one or more of their teeth. Bridges may be indicated for situations such as:

• Loss of tooth due to decay, trauma or periodontal disease.
• An irreversible replacement for complete dentures.
• Shift from adjacent natural healthy teeth.
• Improve chewing and speaking functions.
• Preserve the shape of the face by preventing resorption caused by tooth loss.

There are some significant advantages in choosing a fixed bridge as a treatment option for losing one’s teeth:

• Optimization of Function: You will be able to chew and speak like you normally would using healthy, natural teeth.
• Natural Look: They are designed as per the other natural teeth of yours with restoring your smile and confidence.
• Long-lasting: Fixed bridges are designed using strong porcelain or ceramic material. That can be used in the long run and gives stability for a long time.
• Prevention of Teeth Shifting: If the adjacent tooth missing, the adjacent teeth may move to the gap, and it may be harder to find bite problems and misalignment. A fixed bridge doesn’t let it happen by filling the gap.
• Maintaining the Shape of Your Face: Filled gaps contribute to the atrophy of your jaw bones, changing the overall shape of your face. The bridge, therefore, serves to maintain your facial architecture.