Dental Bridges
A
tooth-supported fixed bridge is a common alternative to dental implants for
replacing missing teeth. Before the advent of dental implants, bridges were the
only fixed option available for replacing missing teeth. The main disadvantage
of a bridge is that it involves grinding away adjacent healthy teeth in order
to support the bridge. Another alternative is a resin-bonded bridge (Maryland
bridge), which does not require grinding of adjacent teeth. However, the bridge
is attached to the adjacent teeth via cementation, and hence it is not as
strong as a conventional bridge. This option is usually indicated for
replacement of teeth that do not need to sustain heavy biting forces.
To be continued...
Written by : Dr Debbie Hong
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