Dental bridges are appropriately named so because they help bridge gaps between two teeth. A dental bridge is generally made to fill in the space of the missing teeth so that it looks as though all of your teeth are intact and healthy. A bridge is made up of two crowns, one on either side of the gap where the missing tooth is situated. These crowns, also referred to as abutment teeth, are used to support the bridge. An artificial tooth is known as a pontic and lie between these abutments. The pontics can be made out of various materials such as porcelain, gold, alloys, or a combination of different kinds of materials. Typically most of the bridges are made from porcelain to blend in with your natural teeth aesthetically.
There are multiple steps involved in the process of fixing a dental bridge. During the first appointment, the patient's abutment teeth are prepared and filed. For this purpose, some of the enamel is removed from them so that a crown can be secured over the top of their surface. Once this is done, an impression is taken of the teeth, and a model is created. With the help of this model, the bridge and the crowns and pontic are fabricated at the dental lab.
After the first preparation visit, the dentist will make a temporary bridge for you to wear until it's time for your next dental visit. This bridge will help protect the exposed teeth and gums while the new bridge is being made at the lab. At the time of the second visit, the temporary bridge will be removed, and the new bridge will be fitted in the mouth after making sure they fit correctly in the mouth. They are also checked for a natural bite. Fixed bridges are usually cemented in place for two weeks to decide whether they fit properly or not. After the initial testing period, the bridge is then permanently fixed in place.
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