Porcelain Bridges

Are you missing a series of teeth? If so, a porcelain bridge may be some of the best replacement possible. The construction of a porcelain bridge follows the same principle as an actual bridge. While a bridge is supported on both sides by posts, a dental porcelain bridge is supported on both sides by dental implants or dental crowns.

Porcelain bridges are a series of artificial teeth made of porcelain supported on either side by dental crowns or dental implants, known in this case as abutments. Meanwhile, the artificial teeth are known as pontics. They’re one of the best replacements for a series of missing teeth because porcelain has the same color and texture as enamel, which makes them look just like actual teeth. Furthermore, because of the abutments on either side, they’re firmly fixed in place and don’t come off either.

Nottingham Dental is one of the best dental clinics for porcelain bridges and crowns. Please continue reading for a detailed discussion of porcelain bridges.

The following are the steps involved in the dental bridge procedure:

The dentist starts by thoroughly examining your teeth to determine which type of dental bridge you need and which material is ideal for your needs.
Next, the dentist will have to prepare the abutment teeth. If you’re going for traditional or cantilever dental bridges, then the dentist will have to shave the surrounding teeth so they can place dental crowns on them. The dentist will take an impression of your teeth and send it to the laboratory.
If you opt for a dental implant bridge, the dentist will lodge a titanium post into the jawbone of the missing tooth. Following that, they’ll send your impressions to the laboratory for the dental bridge preparation.
You’ll have to wear a temporary dental bridge for a few weeks or months, depending on the type of dental bridge you’re getting. The temporary dental bridge will protect your teeth from damage.
During your next session, the dentist will attach the dental crowns and bridges. They’ll also make some final corrections and polish the teeth so they look just like real teeth.
After a few weeks, if all is well, the dentist will cement the dental bridge permanently so they remain fixed in place.

• Traditional Dental Bridge: This is the type of dental bridge in which one or more fake teeth are supported by dental crowns on either side. The dental crowns have to be placed over the teeth on either side of the missing teeth so they can support the bridge. 
• Cantilever Bridge Teeth: This is the type of dental bridge in which your pontics are supported by just one abutment dental crown on one side of the missing teeth. In this case as well, the dentist will have to file the abutment tooth down to a small size to accommodate the dental crown.
• Maryland Bridge Teeth: This is the type of dental bridge in which the pontics are supported by metallic abutments bonded to the back of the surrounding teeth. In this case, the surrounding teeth don’t have to be shaved down but that also makes them less secure, which is why Maryland bridge teeth are generally seen as temporary bridges.
• Dental Implant Bridge: This is one of the strongest types of dental bridges. In this case, the dentist doesn’t have to alter the surrounding teeth at all. Implants are drilled into the jawbone of the missing tooth and the bridge is attached over the implant.