A dental bridge is a dental restoration used to replace missing teeth by precisely 'bridging the gap' between two healthy teeth or dental implants through a tailor-made bridge crafted by your dentist that fits the tone and color of your natural teeth.
Dental bridges consist of two main components:
There are different types of dental bridges you could consider, so let’s explore them in depth:
Maryland bonded bridges use metal or porcelain framework bonded to the back of the abutment teeth, making them a more conservative option.
Traditional bridges are the most common type and consist of crowns placed on the abutment teeth with pontics carefully positioned in between. The dentist will bond the crowns onto the adjacent healthy teeth on either side of the gap and pontics will fill the void.
This type is often the go-to choice for dentists when the patient has healthy natural teeth on both sides of the gap.
The difference between traditional bridges and Cantilever bridges is that there is only one adjacent tooth available next to the gap. In such cases, what dentists will do is bond the bridge onto the abutment tooth and extend the pontic across the gap. Because of their structural configuration, Cantilever bridges are generally less robust than traditional bridges.
A Maryland bridge uses a metal or porcelain framework instead of crowns to support the bridge. The dentist bonds the wings to the backs of the abutment teeth to hold your bridge in place.
Dentists often resort to Maryland bridges to replace front teeth as they are strong enough to withstand chewing and biting.
An implant-supported bridge as the name suggests, is a type of bridge held in place by dental implants rather than by abutments. It’s used to replace multiple missing teeth in a row. This process is very long and can take up to 6 months.
In an implant-supported bridge, Dentists will first surgically place the dental implants into the jawbone, these implants will then serve as anchors for the bridge.
Dental bridges have plenty of benefits for your oral health, and here are a few of them:
Like any dental procedure, dental bridges might also have some side effects that you should be aware of. This includes:
When it comes to finding an alternative procedure to a dental bridge, the dentist will take into account various factors such as the number of missing teeth, the gap area, the condition of surrounding teeth, and of course the patient’s desire. Here are the most common alternatives, dentists tend to offer:
If you’re an eligible patient, your dentist will start by creating a model for you, which will be then used to fabricate the dental bridge, and just like the dental crown, as soon as the model is ready, your dentist will take an impression of the tooth and forward it to the lab.
Here is a more detailed dental bridge procedure:
The first step should of course be a consultation with your dentist, in which they'll perform an X-ray to decide whether you’re eligible or not for a dental bridge.
Once your dentist ensures that you’re a suitable candidate for a dental bridge, they will take impressions about your teeth and study how the bridge model should be fabricated. During the tooth preparation, your dentist might employ local anesthesia.
Once the dental bridge model (it can be physical or 3D designed) is sent to the dental lab, they’ll start working on it. This step will take between 2 to 3 weeks as the bridge should look exactly like your original tooth, and clinically fit the gap.
Sometimes dentists go for the patient’s bite registration using wax. The point of doing this is to help technicians understand how the patient's mouth works, even when he or she isn't in place.
Most dentists make sure to place temporary bridges, meanwhile the patient is waiting for the custom dental bridge.
In the last step, dentists will remove the temporary bridge, double-check the quality of the new dental bridge and if everything looks good, they will bond this new bridge with the help of strong dental cement.
Patients should treat their dental bridges the same way they do with their natural ones. Here are the best practices to protect your bridge:
Dental bridges are available at various locations throughout Qatar, but what really sets Al Siraj Medical Center apart is the exceptional expertise and experience of our dentistry department.
We, Al Siraj, are very proud of having the best dentists in Qatar, in a mission to deliver the highest quality services to our patients across the country.
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Traditional bridges are the best and most common types of dental bridges because they are strong, durable, and natural looking since the patient’s natural teeth surround a missing tooth or gap on both sides.
Traditional bridges are the best and most common types of dental bridges because they are strong, durable, and natural looking since the patient’s natural teeth surround a missing tooth or gap on both sides.
On average, dental bridges can last anywhere between 15 to 20 years. In some cases, the lifespan can be extended if the patient maintains proper care and oral hygiene.
Patients should wait for their gums to fully heal, which typically takes around 12 weeks after the extraction. Once patients have recovered from the extraction, they can safely schedule an appointment with their dentist to have their new bridge.
The prices for dental bridges in Qatar will ultimately depend on multiple factors including the type of bridge, the materials used, and the dental clinic or practitioner you choose. On average, the price for a dental bridge in Qatar starts from QAR 800 per tooth.
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