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Bridges

A bridge is a means of replacing missing teeth using the neighbouring teeth as supporting structures. There are 2 types of bridges:
Traditional bridges involve trimming teeth on either side of a missing tooth as is done with crowns. The crowns made are joined together by adding a tooth in between. The resulting structure is called a bridge. Like crowns, they are also fabricated in a laboratory utilising the same materials and then fitted in the mouth.

Resin Retained (“stick-on”) Bridges, involve a minimum amount of drilling, taking a thin layer from the back of the neighbouring tooth. The missing tooth is made with a metal wing and this is bonded to the back of the prepared tooth. The wing is not visible from the front of the tooth. This process is most often used to replace single missing front teeth and has the advantage that the adjacent teeth are left intact

Maintenance care for bridges is similar to that for crowns. The focus is on regular flossing, brushing, as well as regular check-ups.

Can all missing teeth be replaced with bridges?

Bridges can be used to replace a small number of missing teeth if the neighbouring teeth are sufficiently strong. The number of missing teeth, condition of the neighbouring teeth, condition of the supporting gums and bone are all important factors which need to be assessed by your dentist prior to making a bridge. Your dentist will also be able to advise on alternative methods of replacing missing teeth after a clinical examination.

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