Missing Tooth Restoration
Bridge
Bridge is an indirect dental restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of 2 or more units connected with each other. The unit replacing a missing tooth is called a pontic and it creates an illusion of a natural tooth growing out of the gum. Bridge can be fabricated from porcelain fused to metal or from porcelain only for better esthetic results. Like any other prosthetic work, it requires at least two dental visits. During the first visit, the teeth neighboring with the missing tooth will be prepared creating space for the porcelain. Then, a molded impression will be taken and sent to the lab. At this visit, a temporary bridge will be fabricated in our office to cover the prepared teeth and also to form the gum tissue around the bridge. The next visit will be dedicated to try-in when we check for the fit and esthetics. If the bridge meets all our expectations it will be cemented in place.
Bridge is an indirect dental restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of 2 or more units connected with each other. The unit replacing a missing tooth is called a pontic and it creates an illusion of a natural tooth growing out of the gum. Bridge can be fabricated from porcelain fused to metal or from porcelain only for better esthetic results. Like any other prosthetic work, it requires at least two dental visits. During the first visit, the teeth neighboring with the missing tooth will be prepared creating space for the porcelain. Then, a molded impression will be taken and sent to the lab. At this visit, a temporary bridge will be fabricated in our office to cover the prepared teeth and also to form the gum tissue around the bridge. The next visit will be dedicated to try-in when we check for the fit and esthetics. If the bridge meets all our expectations it will be cemented in place.
Partial and Full Denture
Whenever you want to replace missing teeth, dentures are the solution for you. Dentures are made from hard acrylic material that may be reinforced with metal. The pink color makes it look very natural and its mechanical properties will give you confidence in eating and chewing you have dreamed of. The major difference between partial and full dentures is the number of teeth used in the prosthesis. Partial denture replaces limited teeth loss, while full dentures are used when all teeth are missing in the arch. Ask our doctors about dentures so that you can return to your old eating habits and start smiling with confidence once again. |