A bridge serves as a fixed replacement for one or more missing teeth. The artificial tooth is securely anchored to your natural teeth, either on both sides or sometimes just on one side. To ensure durability and proper alignment, the replacement teeth are occasionally affixed to crowns that are fitted onto the adjacent teeth.
There are two main categories of bridges:
- Resin Retained: These are also referred to as ‘sticky bridges.’ They typically do not require any reshaping of the surrounding teeth. A prosthetic tooth with a metal wing is bonded to the neighboring tooth to fill the gap.
- Conventional: This involves reshaping the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth and placing a bridge over them all. The advent of dental implants has made traditional bridges less popular due to the need to modify the surrounding teeth to support them.
At Excel Dental Care, we provide comprehensive options for bridging the gap caused by missing teeth, ensuring that you receive the most suitable solution for your individual needs.
