Dental Bridges in Spanish Fork, UT
Besides affecting the appearance of one's teeth, one or several missing teeth can also cause several oral health issues and lead to bite misalignment. When the lost teeth leave undesirable spaces behind, this can cause shifting of the adjacent tooth, thus causing TMJ pain and occlusion/ biting issues. Furthermore, this can lead to the accumulation of harmful bacteria at the site of the missing teeth space, increasing the risk of periodontal issues. So, treating and replacing a lost or severely decayed tooth is very critical to prevent any oral health issues and complications.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a natural-looking, prosthetic dental appliance that works to replace a permanently lost tooth by bridging the gap left by the missing tooth.
A dental bridge comprises an artificial tooth that is fastened to two dental crowns, each placed on either side of the space. Crowns are also called abutment teeth, and they support the bridge and the artificial tooth that rests in between.
How Does a Dental Bridge Help?
- A dental bridge restores the mouth's regular functions, like speaking, eating, and chewing.
- By replacing a lost tooth using a dental bridge, it is possible to prevent the shifting of the adjacent teeth from their original positions.
- Replacing a missing tooth with dental bridges helps avoid excess pressure on the remaining natural teeth.
- Dental bridge restorations can help to maintain the shape and volume of the patient's face.
- Bridges can be considered a good alternative to partial dentures.
What Is the Procedure for Getting a Dental Bridge?
As the first step, our Spanish Fork, Utah dentist will perform a detailed examination of the patient's mouth to decide if a bridge is the best solution. Our Spanish Fork, Utah dentist will resolve any current dental or gum issues and prepare the adjacent teeth by scraping a portion of the enamel to create space for the placement of dental crowns. Impressions of the patient's teeth will be taken to fabricate the dental bridge. Until the bridges are ready, we place a temporary set for the patient to wear. Once the permanent bridge is ready During the next dental visit, the temporary bridge is removed, and the permanent bridge is placed.
Various materials can be used to fabricate the artificial tooth, including porcelain, alloys, gold, or a combination of these. However, porcelain bridges are the most popular among all these because of their natural-looking appearance.
If you want to know more about our procedures, schedule a consultation by calling us at (385) 448-1500 or book your appointment online.
