How Do Dental Bridges Work?

Some people are gap-toothed and while it can look perfect on some people, others might not be comfortable having a gapped tooth or a missing tooth. A dental bridge helps to cover that gap.

Tooth bridges in Calgary are used to form a bridge between two teeth that have a space between them.

A dental bridge or a pontic is usually supported by the teeth on the sides of the gap that is being filled. A bridge can be made from a variety of materials that are used in dentistry like metals, porcelain, etc. if you want a bridge that will blend with the color of your teeth, porcelain is used to make the bridge. However, you can get dental bridges in Calgary that are made of gold.

Types of Dental Bridges

There are different types of dental bridges that you can get when you visit a dental clinic in Calgary. These bridges are divided into four;

Traditional Bridges

This is the most common type of dental bridge that you find around. A traditional dental bridge is used to cover a gap when the teeth on both sides of the gap are natural. The false tooth or teeth that are used for traditional bridges is usually supported by dental crowns. These crowns will be bonded to the surrounding teeth so that they can hold the false tooth or teeth in place.

Cantilever Bridges

A cantilever is similar to the traditional bridges, dental crowns are attached to the surrounding teeth and the dental crowns hold the pontic in place. However, unlike traditional bridges, cantilever bridges use only one of the surrounding teeth to connect the dental crown to the false tooth. Only one tooth and one dental crown are needed for the cantilever bridges.

Maryland Bridges

These kinds of bridges also share similarities with traditional bridges. The two natural teeth on both sides of the gap are used to hold the false tooth. However, the difference between the Maryland bridges and the traditional bridges is that instead of using dental crowns, a receptacle usually made of metal or porcelain is attached to the back of the surrounding teeth to hold the pontic in place. SW Calgary dentists and all other expert dentists around the world use these bridges when you have natural teeth around your gap. When it is not natural teeth surrounding the gap, implant-supported bridges are used.

Implant-supported Bridges

For implant-supported bridges, dental implants are used in place of dental crowns or receptacles. This means that the surrounding teeth are not needed for this type of bridge. Each false tooth to be installed will have a dental implant inserted in the gum to hold the tooth in its position. Sometimes, an implant is not usually enough to hold a false tooth, in such cases, two dental implants are used to hold the bridge. Implant-supported bridges are one of the most reliable bridges because of their strength and stability. To get implant-supported bridges in Calgary, head to a standard dental clinic in Calgary and you will get the best SW Calgary dentists available to help you. Implant-supported bridges require two surgeries – the first surgery to fix the dental implant in your jaw and the second surgery to install the false tooth. It is not an outpatient procedure and it can take months before the bridge is completely installed.

Cost of Dental Bridges

There are different types of dental bridges and each of them has its different cost but there are certain things that determine this cost. Some of the things that can affect the price of a dental bridge are the number of pontic that will be used, the material that the pontic is made from, the place where you are getting the bridge, and so on.

Maryland bridges are the cheapest of all bridges, they cost around $1,500 – $2,500. Traditional and cantilever bridges come next costing around $2,000 – $5,000. The implant-supported bridges are the most expensive type of bridges, they can cost from $5,000 – $15,000.

A missing tooth can affect your speech and ability to eat properly. A bridge can help you talk and eat properly, it can also give you a great smile and prevent your teeth from adjusting.

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