Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth.
Upper front tooth bridge.
A dental bridge for front teeth may require two crowns on either side since the biting pressure on the front incisors is so great.
These false teeth are called pontics and can be made from gold alloys porcelain or a combination of these materials.
A bridge is made up of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap these two or more anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth and a false tooth teeth in between.
The primary factor in determining bridge candidacy is the health and stability on the supporting teeth.
If you are missing one or more front teeth or have been told you need to have them extracted your dentist will be able to advise you on the best type of front tooth bridge for you.
A dental bridge for front teeth may require two crowns on either side since the biting pressure on the front incisors is so great.
If you suffer from periodontal disease tooth decay or have chips or cracks you may need to.
A bridge is made up of two crowns one on each tooth on either side of the gap these two anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth and a false tooth teeth in between.
If you are missing one or more front teeth or have been told you need to have them extracted your dentist will be able to advise you on the best type of front tooth bridge for you.