Bridges overview

Bridges are a restorative treatment option to replace missing teeth. They are attached to both teeth either side of the gap or sometimes just one. This depends of the strength of the supporting teeth and the forces the bridge will experience. Bridges are used to replace a small number of teeth and are a permanent solution to missing teeth. The process is very similar to the making of a crown.

This involves preparing one or both of the teeth either side of a gap (abutment) for crowns which hold a tooth over the gap (pontic). Like crowns they can be made from metal, porcelain bonded to metal or high grade ceramics

These bridges are attached to teeth on one or either side of the gap (abutment). Sometimes minimal preparation of the teeth is necessary. There is usually a metal wing that fits behind the adjacent tooth holding the false tooth (pontic) in the gap. We use a resin bonding material to fit them, which creates a better and more secure fit. Longer term these are generally less secure than conventional bridges

Would implants be better?

Ask your dentist to see if a bridge is suitable to replace your missing teeth. Sometimes implants are a better solutions

Preventive Care

Here at Slipshoe Street we put prevention of disease and maintenance of oral/dental health above all else. This can help prevent the need for treatment.