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Dental Bridges and Dentures
Dental Bridges and Dentures
Bridge
A bridge is just one of the options available for replacing missing teeth.
Bridges may be made from metal or they may be metal covered with a thin layer of porcelain to appear more natural. They may also be crafted entirely from porcelain by an experienced technician to produce a bridge that is very similar in appearance to your own teeth.
Bridge is not an option for everyone. Your dentist may recommend a bridge if you have only a few teeth missing. It is important to replace missing teeth even if you are not concerned about your appearance because the gap allows the remaining teeth to drift out of position. This may eventually affect their function.
Animated process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfEz4bilGuw
Denture
Dentures are used to replace lost or missing teeth.
You may require a partial denture to replace gaps in your teeth or a full denture to replace all of your original teeth. If you have missing teeth, your dentist will discuss all the options in detail with you.
A full denture has a complete set of acrylic teeth fixed onto a plastic or acrylic base. A partial denture consists of a plastic or metal plate onto which are fixed false teeth that match the shape and colour of your existing teeth. This plate attaches securely onto your existing teeth with metal clips, but it is easily removed for cleaning.
The most common full dentures fit securely over your gums, however, there is a range of dentures available, including some that fix onto dental implants. If your dentist recommends a denture, an impression and some measurements of your mouth will be taken in order for a technician to craft your dentures to exactly fit.