2.Cantilever Bridge— this is utilized when the patient does not have two teeth on either side of the missing tooth. The abutment teeth adjacent to one another are prepped and the pontic is attached to the end of it. 3.Maryland Bridge— this bridge is made from a metal framework where ...
A dental bridge is a proven way to replace missing teeth in just two dentist visits. With a traditional bridge, one tooth (or more) on each side of the gap serves as an anchor, or “abutment,” for the bridge and is carefully contoured to receive a crown by which the bridge is conne...
It's a nightmare for anyone-you have a serious accident and one of your teeth is knocked out. Does that mean your smile will always have a tooth gap? The good news is that there actually is a solution. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth that will match all of your other teeth....
Dr. Bursich creates natural-looking, well-fitting bridges to cover the gaps left by one or more missing teeth. A dental bridge can be an excellent, affordable solution to handle missing teeth without requiring the use of dental implants or partial dentures. Even if you have a missing tooth ...
Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missingteeth. A bridge is made up of two or more crowns for theteethon either side of the gap (these two or more anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth) and a falsetooth/teeth in between. These false teeth are called pont...
of a dental bridge. A dental bridge replaces anything from one tooth to multiple consecutive missing teeth. Anchor teeth support it on each side, and the bridge is fully removable. This type of bridge is an affordable option; you get your restoration quicker than an implant-supported bridge....
2.Of, relating to, or intended for dentistry:dental work; dental bills. 3.LinguisticsArticulated with the tip of the tongue near or against the upper front teeth:the English dental consonantstandd. n.Linguistics A dental consonant. [New Latindentālis, from Latindēns, dent-,tooth; seedent-...
Dental bridges and implants are two excellent options to restore your smile and proper oral function after tooth loss. A dental bridge is a prosthetic tooth (or teeth) that literally bridges the gap left by missing teeth. The artificial tooth is held in place by being attached to crowns place...
for use in planning the ideal restoration for you. Depending upon the number of consecutive teeth you are missing, your bridge could be three or more units; two crowns that are cemented to the teeth on either side of the space (called abutments), plus one or more false teeth (called pon...
Dental bridges are natural-looking tooth replacements that help maintain facial structure, reduce stress on the jaw and fill in the gaps caused by missing teeth. With dental bridges, your dentist can close the gaps in your teeth to improve your smile. The bridge is kept in place by the abut...