Dental Bridges

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

Conventional Bridges

These involve preparation ( reducing the size ) of the abutment teeth and the bridge would be conventionally cemented on in place. They can be made in metal-ceramic or all ceramic and they can replace 1 or more teeth.