A dental bridge uses crowns and existing teeth to create a literal ‘bridge’ to fill the gap in your teeth.
We create bridges using lightweight and comfortable materials. The crowns will be hand-shaped to match your existing teeth, mouth shape, and lip shape.
A dental bridge will redistribute the biting forces across your mouth, protecting your teeth from wear and preventing teeth from falling into the gap between your teeth.
Examination
Your dentist will comprehensively examine your teeth, soft tissues, and jaw. You must have healthy teeth available to support your dental bridge. If not, your dentist will explore alternative tooth replacement solutions with you, such as implants or dentures.
A 3d scan is taken of your mouth, allowing us to create a digital copy of your smile. This gives the dentist and dental technician valuable insight into how your teeth bite together.
Preparation
Your dentist will remove as little tooth structure as possible from the teeth on either side of the gap so that your crowns will sit comfortably and aesthetically over the top.
While your long-term bridge is being made in the dental lab, your dentist will give you a temporary bridge. This will protect your gum line and give you chewing ability while you wait.
Bridge fitting
This is the exciting part.
Your dentist will fit you with a brand-new long-term bridge and explain how to care for it daily.
Here at Hove Dental Clinic, we use materials that lend themselves to creating long-lasting dental bridges.
With the correct care, a dental bridge can last between 10 and 15 years (or longer!)
However, this depends on several factors, including good oral hygiene and regular dental examinations. Your dentist & hygienist can give you tailored advice on how to avoid issues like gum disease, decay and damage to your bridge during your routine dentist and hygienist appointments.
Gaps in your smile invite a myriad of complications, including:
The sooner you replace gaps in your teeth, the sooner you remedy the priceless benefits of having sound oral health and improved self-confidence.
Hove Dental Clinic is not your typical dental practice environment.
The brainchild of Dr Dimitri Mantazis, the clinic is a calm oasis that fosters both patient comfort and well-being.
We take a holistic approach to dental care and reject the traditional cold and clinical settings that often make it difficult for patients to relax. We focus much of our attention on supporting nervous patients, helping them develop the confidence that will allow them to access the high-quality treatment they deserve from us.
Our dental materials have been selected for their performance, quality, and durability. We consider a process such as placing a bridge to be a craft underpinned by science. Our dentists are continually growing their skills in this field by engaging in training and further education.
We consider the commitment to continuing professional development a must for every member of our clinical team to offer the latest treatment to our patients.
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