A dental bridge a prosthetic replacement for one or more missing teeth.
It consists of dental crowns connected to natural teeth or dental implants. It is a long-term aesthetic solution, providing functionality to natural teeth, restoring the natural appearance of the smile, and enabling normal chewing and talking ability.
Dental bridges on natural teeth are a fixed prosthetic solution that uses the patient's remaining natural teeth as supports. This type of bridge is ideal for patients who have missing teeth but lack the bone for implant placement, have damaged or broken teeth, or want to improve the aesthetic appearance of their smile.
Implant bridges provide a high-quality solution for replacing one or more missing teeth. They firmly attach to dental implants. A common form of treatment using implant bridges is the replacement of 3 or 4 teeth in the back of the jaw.
The primary difference between the procedure using dental bridges on natural teeth and implant bridges is that the process of making an implant bridge begins with the placement of implants. The process usually takes 3-6 months. During this time, a temporary dental bridge is often made and worn to maintain aesthetics and functionality.
Dental bridges are made from different materials, such as metal-ceramic, all-ceramic, or zirconia, enabling patients to choose the most suitable material based on their needs and desires.
