Resin Bonded Bridges

This type of treatment require no/very little preparation of teeth and although it is not suitable in all cases could be a very good option to replace 1 missing tooth in the anterior area.  The bridge consists of a false porcelain tooth with a metal wing. The metal wing is bonded onto the tooth adjacent to the space with an adhesive dental cement. These type of bridges last up to 7 years if bonded on sound tooth structure.

Advantages

• No drilling or anaesthetic
• Aesthetic
• Short treatment time
• Cost effective
• Good provisional before or during implant treatment

Disadvantages

• Metal wing can cause some tooth discolouration over time
• Shorter lifespan than conventional bridges and implants
• Case specific – suitable more at the front of the mouth