Bridges

A dental bridge is one of the most economical solutions for replacing missing teeth.

Bridges are replacement teeth that are specially designed to fit in with your existing healthy teeth.

The restorative and life-changing benefits of a dental bridge

A bridge is anchored by the teeth that sit on either side of the gaps in your smile: they can be used to replace one or more missing teeth. They are a fixed solution that restores your chewing ability, and a natural appearance to your smile.

We make and design dental bridges to be as close to real teeth as can be. The planning stages allow us to identify the aspects of your smile that make you, you. Once this information is sent to the dental technician, along with digital scans of your teeth, your bridge is created. You can expect the result to look authentic in the context of your smile and your facial makeup as a whole.

FAQs

What type of materials are used to create bridges?

We favour the most aesthetic materials possible when it comes to creating the crowns for your bridge. Porcelain and emax crowns are extremely effective at recreating the appearance of real tooth enamel and the edges and contours that make up a tooth. We go the extra mile to ensure the aesthetic and durability of the crown go hand-in-hand.

Are there different types of bridges?

Yes. The two main types of traditional bridges are:

• Conventional bridges: these are when a crown is placed on both teeth, or a single tooth, adjacent to the gap. More preparation is required than in the case of an adhesive bridge, such as the removal of some healthy tooth enamel.
• Adhesive bridges: also known as Maryland bridges. These require very little preparation to the adjacent teeth, as they are anchored using a metal or porcelain wing, that is fixed onto the neighbouring tooth. Adhesive bridges are generally used to replace front teeth.

Can implants be used to support dental bridges?

A longer-term and more aesthetic solution to a traditional bridge is an implant-supported bridge. Here at Paddock Cosmetic Care, we can offer the innovative All-on-4 system, which anchors a whole row of teeth (a bridge) in place, using just 4 implants on each row of teeth. The presence of implants provides a level of stability that cannot be emulated by a non-implant-supported bridge. Everything from eating and smiling to talking and brushing will feel easier and come more naturally to you with an implant-supported bridge.

One of the main advantages of implant-supported bridges is they don’t rely on other teeth to remain intact. This means they’re far more conservative, causing no wear to your existing teeth.

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