Losing a tooth or several teeth is not a reason for sadness and embarrassment. Dental bridges will help restore confidence and comfort – a reliable and proven solution. These prostheses, created individually for each patient, fill in the gaps in the dentition, restoring the correct bite, the aesthetics of the smile and the health of the oral cavity for many years.
Is it worth restoring lost teeth?
Tooth loss has a noticeable impact on your appearance and oral health. From an aesthetic point of view, a gap of even one tooth can disrupt the harmony of your smile, creating unwanted gaps that can cause embarrassment. Over time, the absence of a row of teeth also affects the oval of your face. Without the necessary support from your teeth, your cheeks and lips can lose tone, visually adding age.
In terms of functionality, tooth loss complicates the chewing process and speech. The presence of voids leads to the displacement of adjacent teeth, deforming the bite and causing problems such as jaw pain and uneven wear of enamel on the remaining teeth. In addition, tooth loss entails atrophy of the jaw bone tissue, since there is no load when chewing in this area. This weakens the stability of adjacent teeth and makes prosthetics more difficult in the future.
What is a dental bridge?
A dental bridge is a permanent structure used in dentistry to restore a set of teeth when one or more teeth are missing. This type of prosthesis essentially “bridges” the empty space created by the loss of a tooth using artificial teeth. These artificial teeth, known as pontics, are firmly fixed to adjacent abutment teeth or implants.
Placement of dental bridge
To restore the integrity of the dentition, a bridge prosthesis is often installed. This procedure usually requires two or three visits to the dental clinic. The main goal is to achieve maximum comfort and precise fit of the prosthesis. First, a thorough examination of the oral cavity is carried out, including X-rays. This is necessary so that dentists, for example, Jane Arena or Desiree Milana, can assess the condition of the teeth and gums, as well as choose the most appropriate type of bridge, taking into account the individual characteristics of each patient.
After drawing up a treatment plan, the preparation of the supporting teeth located on both sides of the missing tooth begins. A small layer of enamel is removed from these teeth to create space for the crowns that serve as a support for the bridge. Then, precise impressions of the jaws are made, which are sent to the dental laboratory. There, on their basis, a bridge is created that exactly repeats the shape and color of natural teeth.
While a permanent bridge is being made, the patient is given a temporary structure that protects the prepared teeth and maintains the aesthetics of the smile. During the next visit, the finished bridge is securely fixed to the supporting teeth. The doctor carefully adjusts its position to ensure comfort and proper bite, after which it is finally fixed. As a result, the patient receives a full-fledged structure that restores chewing and speech functions, as well as returning self-confidence.
Benefits of dental bridges
- Restoring functionality:
They allow you to restore normal chewing function and improve speech, which may have been impaired due to missing teeth. - Improving aesthetics:
Dental bridges provide a natural appearance by replacing lost teeth with artificial ones that are difficult to distinguish from real ones. - Maintaining facial structure:
They prevent deformation of the facial contour that can occur as a result of tooth loss and soft tissue displacement. - Preventing tooth displacement:
Bridges stabilize the dental arch, preventing adjacent teeth from shifting towards the resulting gap.
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