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for the Back Teeth |
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for the Front Teeth |
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Bridges
can be used to replace missing front or back teeth if there are
teeth normally on either side of the missing tooth. Generally
two teeth are prepared for crowns, then a dental technician can
fabricate a bridge with the missing tooth attached to the two
crowns. This is all made in one piece to look like three separate
teeth. This is called a three unit bridge.
In
some cases an implant may be considered as another option. However,
both options are excellent methods of treatment and your enhance
dental dentist will help you decide which option will best suite
your needs by explaining all the details of each option in relation
to your particular circumstance.
Other
bridge designs are possible and can involve multiple units. Preparation
of just a single tooth is sometimes possible and is known as a
cantilever bridge.
Depending
on the complexity of the situation it will take a minimum of 90
minutes in a dental chair to prepare the teeth for a bridge. An
impression (mould) is taken of the prepared teeth and sent to
a Dental Technician.
Two
weeks later the dentist takes around 45 minutes to cement in the
bridge. Your new bridge can last 20 years or more as long as the
supporting teeth stay healthy.
Bridges
are covered by our exclusive 5 Year guarantee
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