Dental Bridges
A long-lasting, natural-looking solution to replace missing teeth and restore your smile
What are Dental Bridges?
A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth. It uses the teeth on either side of the gap to support a replacement tooth in between. The result looks and feels like a natural tooth. Unlike a denture, a bridge is fixed in place. You cannot remove it. It works just like your own teeth for eating, speaking and smiling.
What materials are used for bridges?
Bridges can be made from different materials, including porcelain, zirconia and metal alloys. At Mona Vale Dental, we most commonly use multilayer translucent zirconia for permanent bridges. It is strong, long-lasting and looks very natural.
In some cases, a temporary bridge may be placed first. This is usually done when a tooth has recently been removed and needs time to heal, or when we are working through a more complex treatment plan. Temporary bridges are typically made from acrylic.
How does getting a dental bridge work?
Where possible, we use our in-house CEREC technology to design and make your bridge in a single appointment. We take a digital scan of your teeth, design the bridge on-screen and mill it from zirconia while you wait. Once it is ready, we fit, adjust and bond in place. There is no impressions, no temporary bridge, in most cases, and no second visit needed.
For larger or more complex cases, your bridge is custom-made by a dental laboratory. This involves two visits around 1 to 2 weeks apart. At your first visit, your teeth are prepared and a precise impression is taken. A temporary bridge is fitted to protect your teeth while the permanent bridge is being made. At your second visit, we check the fit carefully, make any adjustments and cement it in place.
Whichever pathway is used, the result is the same — a strong, well-fitting bridge that looks and works like a natural tooth.
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