Bridges

A bridge is a fixed dental replacement made up of two or more crowns. They can be used to replace a single tooth or several adjacent teeth. A durable and efficient method for repairing teeth, a bridge supports a correct occlusion and looks natural.

There are a number of good reasons for filling in gaps in your row of teeth. Missing teeth significantly impact the balance of the occlusion, for example, due to added stress to the other teeth. Missing teeth may also let the adjacent teeth slide into a wrong position. Gaps in the row of teeth may also affect your appearance.

Bridges replace missing teeth. The bridge is made based on an impression of the patient’s teeth. A permanent bridge is always individually fitted to the teeth and the occlusion, producing a result that both looks and feels natural.

Attaching a bridge

A bridge is attached to the existing abutment teeth on both sides of the gap. Crowns are made to fit the abutment teeth. A bridge is created to span the crowns, and the natural-looking false teeth are attached to the bridge. If the bridge is not attached to the abutment teeth, another option is to use an artificial root, also called an implant.

The abutment teeth, in particular, must be in good order to enable the bridge to be attached to them. General oral health is also required. Therefore, a general oral check-up is usually carried out before any other preparatory procedures for attaching a bridge and replacing missing teeth.

Cleaning a bridge

A bridge must be cleaned similarly to your natural teeth; wash it twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, remember to floss and clean your gum line. The gap between the bridge and the abutment teeth is particularly susceptible to impurities and requires care. Regular cleaning expands the service life of your bridge.