Bridges
Bridges are used when one or more missing teeth need to be replaced.
From a medical point of view, the gap caused by the missing teeth should be closed as soon as possible. Otherwise, it can lead to bone loss as well as tooth and jaw misalignments. The opposite tooth can also be affected because it no longer has a counterpart when chewing.
As with the crowns, there are also different materials to choose from for bridges. Ceramic bridges can best be adapted to the natural tooth color. In a personal conversation, we can advise you on which material is most suitable due to the location of the missing tooth (or teeth), its function, aesthetic considerations and, last but not least, the cost.
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Bridge by means of crowns
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Bridges by means of crowns
In a bridge that is fastened with crowns, the adjacent teeth are ground all around to serve as abutment teeth for the bridge. This means that the adjacent teeth are crowned and the dentures for the gap are attached to the crowns. The disadvantage is that otherwise healthy teeth have to be ground in this procedure to attach the crowns. The advantage of this solution is the relatively lower cost. |
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Bridge by means of inlays
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Bridges by means of inlays
In an inlay bridge, unlike conventional bridges, the adjacent teeth are not completely ground, but here the inlays, i.e. the fillings of the neighboring teeth, provide the necessary support. The advantage here is that less tooth substance has to be sacrificed. However, this technique is only used on the posterior teeth, as there must be enough substance to support the bridge stably . |
