Dental Bridges
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Instead of a single tooth, maybe you’ve lost a few teeth. They might have even been adjacent to each other. Still, you shouldn’t feel too gloomy about the situation. Truthfully, there’s a way to fill your smile gap effectively: dental bridges in Plano! As provided by Dr. Bonds and his team, these tooth replacements will restore your full grin. If you want to learn more about them, keep reading or book a consultation with our office!
What is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a special type of oral appliance. It replaces one to four teeth at once, usually with crowns fused to a pontic (i.e., replacement tooth). That means it’s a fixed restoration that remains permanent and irremovable.
Typically, the ideal dental bridge candidate has each of the following:
- One or more missing adjacent teeth along the same arch
- Sufficiently healthy teeth and bone structure (to support the bridge)
- Great oral hygiene habits (which will help a bridge’s stability)
The Types of Dental Bridges
Before you actually get a dental bridge, you’ll need to consult Dr. Bonds. Doing so lets him learn about your oral health, smile goals, medical history, etc. Based on these factors, he can then confirm if a dental bridge suits your needs.
If Dr. Bonds approves treatment, the consult will also settle your ideal bridge type. In particular, you can expect our office to suggest one of the following:
traditional dental bridge
Overall, the traditional dental bridge is the most popular kind. It’s composed of an artificial tooth secured by dental crowns. The latter prosthetics cement to abutment teeth for stability.
A traditional bridge is best for patients with a small smile gap. After all, it needs nearby natural teeth to work. Note, though, that this bridge requires the dentist to remove bits of your enamel.
implant bridge
Unlike a traditional one, an implant bridge doesn’t rely on dental crowns. Rather, it affixes the pontic to dental implants – prosthetics placed directly in your jaw. The resulting treatment is more secure and less prone to slipping.
Naturally, an implant bridge has perks that a regular one doesn’t. Perhaps the most notable is that it doesn’t require the dentist to remove any enamel.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Bridge
Whichever kind you get, a dental bridge will solve your missing teeth problems. To that end, its most common benefits include:
- A Full & Beautiful Smile: A dental bridge relies on high-quality materials, so you can expect natural and lifelike results. In fact, the appliance should blend seamlessly with the rest of your grin.
- Lower Oral Health Risks: Left untreated, smile gaps tend to house harmful oral bacteria. Your dental bridge, however, would fill these spaces and reduce the risk of gum disease.
- Easy Eating & Speaking: Getting a dental bridge means extra teeth, which will help you speak and eat. As such, treatment will let you mingle more easily in social situations.
At River Bend Dental of Plano, you can trust a dental bridge to renew your smile. With that said, go ahead and book a visit with our office today!
