Pros and Cons of Dental Bridges

A Look At Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are artificial dental structures installed to replace teeth that have either been removed due to tooth decay, cavities or accident. This is done by adding a prosthetic tooth between two adjacent teeth that act as support.

Dental bridges are also installed to restructure and restores teeth that have been severely damaged or crooked. Dental bridges help prevent further complications that may be a result of teeth loss.

Dental bridges are available in various varieties. The types of dental bridges that will be installed depend on the financial capacity of the patient, their location and the dentist offering this service.

Traditionally, dental bridges are supported on both sides by natural teeth. Most dentists work to restore the integrity of natural teeth to support a dental bridge.

The Pros and Cons of Dental Bridges

Dental bridges consist of two parts. These include anchor crown and the actual artificial tooth. The anchor crowns act as support for the artificial tooth. The anchor is installed to the teeth adjacent to the empty space that needs to be filled.

The artificial teeth then fill the gap where the natural tooth has been removed. This is placed with the support of the anchor crowns. A dental bridge may be composed of a few teeth; this depends on the number of spaces that need to be filled.

Pros of Dental Bridges

• Dental bridges are one of the most effective and convenient treatments for missing teeth.

• It is a relatively quick procedure that only requires the installation of two parts

• This procedure protects the natural teeth you already have

• This procedure may require only a single visit depending on the need of the patient

• There are no extractions involved

• Is applicable to all kinds of teeth; molars, premolar, etc

• The jawbone does not require a strengthening procedure done using bone drafting

• Relatively lighter in the pocket

Cons of Dental Bridges

The cons of this procedure are relatively few and “may” occur depending on the aftercare and healing times. However, it is better to be aware of the risks involved

• This pressure uses the other natural teeth as an anchor

• This potentially exerts an excessive pressure on the healthy teeth and may even be damaging

• Dental bridges are just superficial insertions that are actually not attached to the root

• These dental bridges eventually require replacement every 10 or 15 years

• May cause recession of the jaw bone and gums

Despite a few potential cons, this treatment has worked wonders for most wearers. The cost-effectiveness of this procedures makes it one of the most sustainable and popular dental procedures. It is best to get a detailed examination of your mouth and also consider other dental options before committing to dental bridges. This treatment requires a set of healthy teeth that can support the artificial teeth using dental crowns.

Why does this all matter?

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