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Dental bridges use the teeth on both sides of a gap to secure the bridge in place. The back of the mouth, where molars are located, is the best place to use dental bridges. The teeth on both sides, called abutment teeth, are connected to the bridge to secure it firmly in place over the gum.
At least one abutment tooth is already crowned.
The patient doesn’t have enough bone density for a dental implant.
The cost of a dental implant makes that option prohibitive.
The patient wants a quicker solution than what a dental implant offers.
Crowned teeth secure the replacement tooth on both sides of the gap. You need strong, good teeth to use this method.
Only one neighbouring tooth anchors the replacement tooth.
The replacement tooth is anchored to adjacent teeth with porcelain or metal “wings” bonded to the backs of the teeth. This is a favourite option for replacing a front tooth because it doesn’t require reshaping the neighbouring teeth, unlike other options.
This procedure allows a bridge consisting of multiple teeth to be placed into the jawbone using a dental implant. Those who select this method typically have two or more missing teeth. Surgery and additional healing time are required for this procedure.
Part of the procedure for placing a dental bridge involves preparing the adjacent teeth for crowns. You will receive a local anaesthetic to numb the area. The dentist will reshape and shave some of the adjacent teeth to create room for crowns. Impressions are made of the teeth to fabricate crowns and the missing tooth, called a pontic. Temporary crowns are placed with a temporary bridge while the permanent ones are being fabricated in a lab.
The second appointment to get the permanent installations is usually a couple of weeks later. Crowns and the permanent bridge are installed using an adhesive cement.