November 11, 2008
A bridge may be indicated if you lack
A bridge may be indicated if you lack one or more teeth. The space left by missing teeth often cause other teeth to move, to migrate in these areas, resulting in a poor occlusion. The imbalance caused by missing teeth is sometimes the cause of diseases and disorders of temporo-mandibular joint. The bridges are often used to replace one or more teeth. They fill the gap left by missing teeth. The bridges are sealed on natural teeth or implants located on both sides of the empty space. These teeth are called "pillars" used to anchor bridges. A tooth replacement, the "Pontic" is Interlocked to the crowns that cover the pillars. You have, for bridges, the same choice of material for crowns. Your dentist can help you with this choice depending on its location, aesthetic considerations and cost. The bridges porcelain or ceramics may have the same shade as your natural teeth.
How factory there bridges and crowns?
Before making a bridge or a crown, or the teeth should / must be ground (s) for the crown or bridge is well suited. After reduces / teeth, your dentist will take an imprint to make a precise model on which the crown or bridge will be manufactured. If the material is porcelain, your dentist will determine the tint to the restoration to be perfectly matched to that of adjacent teeth. With the help of the fingerprint, the laboratory will be able to make your crown or bridge in the material indicated by the dentist. During the manufacture of the crown or bridge the final / the tooth (s) prepared (s) may be covered with a crown or a temporary bridge. When the crown or bridge loan is final, the crown or bridge shall be removed and the new crown or bridge is sealed again on / the tooth (s) prepared (s).
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