Dental Bridges

Dental bridge is also known as a fixed partial denture which is a kind of prosthesis used for replacing missing teeth and is not removable by the patient. These fixed partial dentures are fabricated by reducing the teeth on either side of the missing tooth or teeth by a preparation pattern determined by the location of the teeth and by a material from which this bridge is fabricated.

Missing teeth can adversely affect the appearance and function of mouth. This oral problem can lead to a change in occlusion, shifting of the teeth, lower jaw joint disorder, and speech problem. It also can lead to periodontal diseases and enhances a risk of tooth decay. The dental bridge is made up of gold, porcelain fused to metal, or in the correct situation porcelain alone. This dental treatment also involves reduction done to the abutment teeth which differs slightly with the usage of different materials.

Types of Dental Bridges : Dental bridges thus are used to replace missing teeth and are available in different types. Fixed dental bridges, conventional fixed bridges, cantilever bridges and resin- bonded bridges are the common types of dental bridges.

• Conventional and Cantilever Bridges : these bridges are used for aligning teeth surrounding a missing tooth. In this process prosthesis is placed on the shaped teeth and then is attached to an artificial tooth.
• Resin-Bonded Bridge : this bridge is used to replace front teeth in a case when the gums are healthy and the surrounding teeth don’t have extensive dental fillings.

Procedure of Applying Dental Bridges : First the dentist examines the health of your gums and other teeth to analyze whether the patient has the right oral health for implanting a dental bridge. Thereafter an impression of the jaw is taken based on which the dental bridge is constructed. Thereafter under local anesthesia the bridge is implanted. In the process of applying the supporting teeth are reduced in size to place the material to be used to restore the size and shape of the original teeth in a correct alignment and contact it with the opposing teeth.

Our medical team in India provides most satisfactory services for implanting dental bridges in Apollo Hospital (Accredited by JCI) which is one of the best healthcare service providers in the country. Free consultation prior treatment from specialists along with the facility of no waiting periods at most affordable prices are the main assets of receiving medical treatments in India.