Tooth bridge: reviews. Dental bridge installation

Missing teeth can not only cause discomfort during a conversation, but also adversely affect the appearance of your smile. Moreover, the absence of such bone formations in the oral cavity causes a shift in adjacent teeth, a change in the occlusion, as well as a disorder of the jaw joint and an increased risk of caries and periodontitis.

What are bridges?

The dental bridge is often used in dentistry to replace missing teeth. Currently, there are several types of implants, which we will discuss in more detail below.

Tooth bridges metallic with ceramic surface

This type of bridge is the most popular among all others. For their production use special metal-ceramic crowns. Their base consists of metal, and the visible upper part is made of ceramics. These materials give the prosthesis an aesthetic appearance and a snow-white smile, as well as surprising durability.

Metal plastic prostheses

Such a dental bridge is a cheaper option than the previous one. At the base of the presented dental crowns is metal, and on top - plastic. Despite such inexpensive materials, this type of prosthesis in its strength and durability in no way inferior to cermets.

Adhesive dental bridges

These prostheses are attached to the posterior surface of the teeth with the help of special composite materials.

Prostheses with locks

Such a dental bridge refers to conditionally removable dentures, because if you really need it, you can easily remove it without any damage to the structure itself. By the way, for installation, these crowns have special fasteners in the form of locks.

Advantages of bridge prostheses

Practical every dentist recommends his patient to install the dental bridge. Feedback about these designs is more positive. For example, those who have used such prostheses note that:

• If properly installed, they never cause discomfort and any inconvenience;
• This structure has rather high strength and aesthetic qualities;
• To them very quickly you get used (already in the first several days after installation);
• They ideally hide any crevices formed from several or one removed tooth;
• Such bridges do not require much attention, as caring for them is very easy and simple.

Disadvantages of bridges

Along with the advantages of a dental bridge has a number of shortcomings. Among them, the need to sharpen neighboring and often healthy teeth should be emphasized. This is due to the fact that such a construction requires support. Of course, to avoid this procedure, you can apply an adhesive method of attachment. But unlike others, he is not very reliable.

Preliminary consultation and treatment planning

After you and your attending physician (dentist) determine which prosthesis can best replace the missing teeth, the doctor must provide you with a wide variety of materials from which the dental bridge will be made. Comments on the combination of ceramics and metal are the most positive among those who have ever used them or are still using them. In addition, prostheses can be made from ordinary metal, gold, porcelain, and also from special high-strength materials (for example, the aforementioned zirconia ceramics or aluminum oxide).

So, the installation of dental bridges consists of several stages:

1. Diagnosis of the dentition and the state of the jaw.
2. Treatment of gums and teeth (if necessary).
3. Anesthesia of all tissues.
4. Dissection or grinding of supporting teeth for crowns (approximately 1.5-1.7 millimeters).
5. Taking images and X-ray images not only from supporting bone formations, but also from another dentition. This is necessary for the dental technician to create the ideal prosthesis, taking into account the bite and jaw structure.
6. The process of manufacturing a gypsum model of a dental bridge for preliminary fitting.
7. Advise on the choice of the color of the prosthesis. It is worth noting that ceramic crowns can be closely matched to the shade of natural teeth.
8. The process of manufacturing a temporary bridge. This prosthesis is necessary in order to protect the treated teeth from all external stimuli.
9. Producing a permanent prosthesis.
10. Installation of the tooth bridge in the dental office and the process of its cementing.

The required care of the prosthesis after its installation

As a rule, after the dentist completes the procedure for installing the dental bridge, he provides his patient with all the necessary information on how to care for the crown. After all, observing personal hygiene is a guarantee that your bridge will retain all its characteristics (strength, whiteness) and will serve as long as possible. Also, proper care of the oral cavity will avoid new problems with gums and healthy teeth.

Thus, the dental floss and special holder for it will allow you to properly and thoroughly clean those areas that surround your bridge, and between the intermediate teeth of the prosthesis itself. Use this hygiene is required every day, especially after eating. This will prevent the accumulation of bacteria and tartar. Among other things, you should always twice a day (morning and evening) thoroughly brush your teeth with fluoride paste. It is desirable to use a medium or high hardness brush.

What is the value of dentures?

The price of a dental bridge is quite high. However, you can choose a cheaper option. So, the cost of crowns is based on such factors as:

• Application of additional procedures in the future (depulpation or filling of teeth);
• Professionalism and qualification of the laboratory assistant and dentist;
• The location of the chosen clinic;
• The type of materials used to create the bridge;
• Preliminary preparation of teeth and the installation process itself.

It should be noted that today the cost of dental bridges varies within the limits of 15-45 thousand rubles. But if you observe oral hygiene and are checked twice a year by a dentist, then your prostheses can last you a fairly long time, which will save a significant amount of your budget.