StoneRock Dental Care

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Bridges

Bridges are fixed replacements for missing teeth which are attached to one or more adjacent teeth.

The supporting teeth are known as abutment teeth and the replacement tooth is known as the pontic. Bridges can be divided into three broad categories as follows:

Conventional Bridges
These involve one or more crowned abutment teeth linked together to include at least one pontic tooth.

Before and After Photos Bridges

Advantages

Very strong predictable results
Can replace multiple teeth
Easy to clean and maintain
Minimum of two visits

Disadvantages

Extensive adjustment to multiple teeth
High risk of fracture to abutment teeth
High risk of tooth dying off long term
Higher costs due to laboratory fees

Wing Retained Bridges
Wing retained bridges have an artificial tooth attached to a metal wing that is cemented to the back of an adjacent tooth.

These are indicated where no preparation is required to supported teeth and often as an immediate solution after extraction.

Before and After Wing Retained Bridges

Advantages

Excellent aesthetics
Minimal adjustment to abutment tooth
Can be fitted at time of extraction of tooth

Disadvantages

Can debond and drop off periodically
Metal wing can shine through abutment tooth

Fibre Reinforced Bridges
Fibre reinforced bridges use modern fibre reinforced composites to provide directly built “same day” bridges that are bonded to adjacent teeth.

These are an excellent option if the abutment teeth have been loosened by gum disease as the fibres can be used to strengthen these teeth as well as support the pontic.

Before and After photos Fibre bridges

Advantages

Same day result
Lower costs as no laboratory fees
Strengthen loose supporting teeth
Can give a replacement option where no other replacement option would work
Easy to repair in mouth

Disadvantages

Composite prone to stain
Cleaning more critical around bonded teeth
Pontic can debond from fibres

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If you would like more information or to make an appointment please contact our Reception Team on 01580 752202 or info@stonerock.co.uk who will be more than happy to help with any matter.

About StoneRock Dental Care

StoneRock Dental Care is a stunning dental practice in Hawkhurst, Nr Cranbrook on the Kent and East Sussex border. We provide every level of care, from routine family dental visits to complete cosmetic dental makeovers, including dental implants, teeth whitening, veneers, bridges and other cosmetic dental and facial aesthetic techniques.

We know how hard it can be to choose a dentist and we know how tough it can be to decide what treatment is right for you, therefore we put your comfort and your well being at the heart of every treatment that we provide.

You can contact us on 01580 752202 or info@stonerock.co.uk

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