Basic Guide to Dental Bridges - written by Robert Melkonyan

A dental bridge is what exists between the gap side and the false tooth that exist in between them. It's made up of dental crowns which are for the teeth on either side of the gap and basically the false teeth.

The dental bridges decisions normally depend on a number of factors which includes the patient's smile, cost goals and the desired cosmetic results of the patient. Different dental bridges suits different people a patient cannot lack the bridge of his choice.

Dental bridges are of three types, cantilever bridge which are used when there are teeth on only one side of the gap in the mouth. Two crowns are fused to the replacement of the teeth, secondly traditional bridge which consists of two crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap. Basically made of ceramic or porcelain fused to a metal. It's the commonly used type of bridge. Thirdly, the Maryland bonded bridge is made up of plastic and gums supported by the metal framework. It's lower in cost and simple to apply.

Bridge Procedures

Nature of the bridge
The dentist will observe the nature of the gap and decide on the best type to be applied.

Fill the gaps
The dentist will be required to fill adjacent teeth to help accommodate the crowns. The impressions of the tooth are then taken which will help prepare the crowns.

Bond teeth
When the crowns are finished the false tooth will be bonded to them. Once the bridge is complete, the dentist puts / cements it to the teeth permanently. These will put a smile on the face of the patient once more.

Dental Bridge Care
When bridges are taken good care, their life is extended and more so maintains the health of the gums. The natural teeth are also taken protected from further damage. Bridge and flossed regularly as scheduled by the dentist and these will last for as long as five years and over.

Its recommended to visit the dentist as soon as possible whenever the bridge requires repair so it can be fixed .Do not delay repairs because it negatively affect your bite and cause discomfort or even infection. It may also cause a serious dental problem that may become very complicated and expensive to handle. These could automatically mean extra costs to handle the problem.

Cost of Bridges
The type of a bridge will influence the cost associated to the decision of the bridge to be chosen. Normally, geographical location also dictates the cost. But they are cost effective tooth replacement option compared to dental implant.

Consult a Dentist
It's always advisable to seek professional knowledge whenever you realize the signs of any sort to prevent further damage and hence costs. Expert knowledge may include;
-The costs of carrying out the bridge
-The benefits
-Drawbacks of the procedure
-The type of dental procedure applicable to the particular set of teeth.

Always remember to choose the accredited, dentists,/cosmetics and physiotherapists so that you get what you desired and avoid loosing your teeth in the process.