Dental Bridges
The teeth play an important role in speaking, chewing, and maintaining proper alignment. It is not necessary to lose your teeth as you age, but you must replace them if you do lose them. Fortunately, there are options for correcting tooth loss.
Using a bridge, one can replace missing teeth by attaching artificial teeth to adjacent natural teeth, known as abutment teeth. There are two types of bridges: permanently attached (fixed bridges) and removable (removable bridges).
Wearing a bridge is important for oral functionality and appearance. A bridge supports your lips and cheeks. As a result of losing a back tooth, your mouth may sink and your face may appear older. The most important reason for a bridge is dental health. Each tooth was designed to complement the other.
A number of potentially harmful disorders are caused by the unusual stresses placed on the gums and other oral tissues when teeth are missing. Missing teeth have been found to increase the risk of gum disease, which can be minimized with a bridge. Missing teeth can cause speech disorders as they are used to make many of the sounds we use to speak clearly.
It is possible to construct bridges using gold alloys, non-precious alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials. Porcelain is often bonded to either precious or non-precious metal.