Bridges

There are several different bridge types available:

• A Conventional Bridge – the most commonly used type of bridge. These bridges use two neighbouring teeth on either side to help anchor the new prosthetic tooth or teeth in place.
• A Maryland or Bonded Bridge – requires two teeth as support, without the need for drilling the adjacent teeth. It uses either a porcelain or metal frame attached to the back of the neighbouring teeth as anchors, rather than a dental crown.
• Cantilever Bridges – require neighbouring tooth or teeth on one side of the gap as anchors.

What to expect during the treatment:

1. We’ll take an impression or digital image of the mouth so that we can understand how the teeth bite together.
2. We’ll then prepare the ‘anchor’ teeth so that the bridge and fixings can securely and comfortably fit.
3. We’ll take another impression or digital image – this will be used by the laboratory for the fabrication of the bridge.
4. Once your personal bridge has been made, we will fit it for you at the practice.