Dental bridges, like implants and partial dentures, are used to replace missing teeth. There are several types of fixed dental bridges (cannot be removed), including conventional fixed bridges, cantilever bridges and resin-bonded bridges.
The dental crown and bridge treatment is a long-term method of replacing missing teeth.
A tooth crown is placed on an individual tooth, (somewhat like a thimble over your finger) where there is no longer sufficient tooth structure left to place a filling.
A tooth bridge spans a space where one or more teeth have been lost in the dental arch. The teeth on either end of the span are crowned, and are referred to as abutments. The false teeth in a bridge that join the abutments are referred to as pontics. The dental crowns and dental bridges are most often made from superior materials such as precious metals (gold), semi-precious metals, porcelain or a combination of metal fused to porcelain.
Both aesthetics (appearance) and functions are considered when selecting the material most suitable for you. The dental crown costs offered by restorative dentistry are affordable.
