Missing teeth leave behind their imprints in the form of edentulous spaces. These spaces negatively impact your facial aesthetics, in addition to causing compromised chewing abilities. This can hamper your overall physical health and wellness.
A Hanover dentist and their team offer a comprehensive approach to replacing missing teeth through state-of-the-art porcelain bridges that are permanently fixed to adjacent natural teeth.
What are porcelain fixed bridges?
Porcelain bridges are personalized prostheses that help replace one or more missing teeth. These are permanently fixed by creating a bridge or a connection between the teeth adjacent to the edentulous (missing) space. Porcelain bridges can be made of many different materials, such as metal porcelain, titanium porcelain, and ceramic.
Porcelain bridges help:
- Restore a congenital tooth deficiency
- Replace teeth lost due to decay, infection, or accident.
- When you cannot afford a dental implant.
- When there is insufficient bone density and volume.
How can porcelain fixed bridges benefit you?
Porcelain bridges are a popular option for replacing missing teeth since they offer the following advantages:
- Aesthetics
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- The tooth-colored (porcelain) material used in the bridges creates natural-looking false teeth that blend easily with the rest of your teeth.
- Bridges replace teeth and help restore the natural face shape and aesthetics.
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- Durability
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- Porcelain bridges are strong and durable and can last up to several years with the right care and maintenance.
- The use of metal in their framework gives the bridge strength and resilience.
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- Restore normal oral functions
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- They help restore function by allowing you to chew and speak normally by distributing the forces evenly across the jaw.
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- Preservation of remaining teeth
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- They greatly prevent bone resorption and abnormal drifting of the remaining natural teeth out of position.
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- Easy to care for
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- There is no extra or extensive maintenance required for fixed bridges.
- You simply need to brush and floss your teeth daily and visit the dentist for regular oral exams and professional cleanings.
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- Nonremovable
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- Being non-removable, they offer a permanent solution to missing teeth.
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- Affordable
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- They are a more affordable option when you need to replace multiple missing teeth and if you are not a suitable candidate for implants.
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- Less time-consuming
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- Dental bridges require less time and fewer dental visits when compared to implants.
Final takeaway
Porcelain bridges are a super affordable teeth replacement solution. They can greatly help to restore the appearance, function, and health of the teeth and jaw while preventing further dental issues. With proper care and maintenance, porcelain fixed bridges can last for many years.
