Dental bridges are an appropriate restorative dentistry surgery for many individuals, but they are not the only option. A dental bridge is normally made up of two crowns that are attached to abutment teeth or implants on either side of a gap in the mouth. The bridge could be made of a variety of materials, including gold, silver, porcelain, and porcelain-fused metals. Our professional dentist at Woodruff Family Dental provides natural-looking dental bridges that can restore the health and attractiveness of your mouth and smile.
A dental bridge, as the name implies, is a form of 'bridge' that helps to fill up any gaps in your mouth created by missing teeth. A dental bridge is composed of numerous components, including an artificial tooth and dental crowns.
Fixed dental bridges are the most common choice and are utilized by the majority of dentists. Alternative dental bridge options that are still in their early stages include cantilever bridges and Maryland bridges.
First, the dentist will inspect the mouth to address any tooth decay or gum disease. They may take an x-ray and measure the teeth and mouth with special equipment.
The dentist will normally file down the two good teeth on either side of the gap to prepare for a dental bridge. They will next use a mold to construct the bridge.
While you wait for your permanent bridge to be built, you may be offered a temporary bridge. If this is the case, it will be removed after your permanent bridge has been constructed.
When the permanent bridge is finished, it is connected to the surrounding healthy teeth with dental cement. Alternatively, the dentist may secure the bridge with a dental implant, which is surgically implanted in the jaw..
For more information about dental bridges or to schedule a consultation with our dentists, please call 870-972-8190 or come to our office at 2800 Enterprise Cv, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
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