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Bridges
are made of metal and
porcelain, or on occasions
just porcelain.
What
will my dentist
do?
There are several stages
in making a bridge.
- The
dentist uses soft,
moldable material to
take impressions of
your mouth. A dental
technician makes exact
plaster models of your
upper and lower teeth
and gums, which show
how your teeth bite
together
- The
teeth which will support
the bridge are prepared
so that the bridge
is not too bulky.
- Another
impression is taken
of the teeth and any
gaps and the dental
technician uses this
to make the bridge.
A plastic temporary
bridge or temporary
crown may be fitted
in the meantime.
- At
your final visit, the
dentist will check
that the bridge fits,
make any minor adjustments
and then fix it permanently
in place.
- Your
dentist or hygienist
will show you the
best way of keeping
your new bridge clean
What
are the benefits?
A bridge almost lets
you forget that you have
missing teeth.
- It
can improve the way
you look, bite, chew
and speak.
- The
teeth can be matched
to the colour of your
own teeth.
- A
bridge can last many
years if you keep it
clean and if there
is no accidental damage.
- Natural
teeth are protected
from wear and tear,
and from moving or
tilting out of line
which could cause your
teeth to bite together
incorrectly.
If
you do not want a bridge,
you can have a removable
partial denture. The
dentist will explain
how successful a bridge
will be and if the supporting
teeth are not strong
enough, a denture might
be better. If you have
just had some teeth taken
out, a denture might
be made first, with a
bridge fitted later when
the gum has healed.
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