Porcelain Fixed Bridges: Why; How?

A dental bridge is a non-removable solution for restoring lost teeth that is both practical and long-lasting. Dental bridges fill the gaps you see in your smile, left by missing teeth or tooth extractions. There are a variety of bridges to choose from, although porcelain-fixed bridges have become the most popular. Because of its qualities, porcelain is a versatile material appropriate for dental aids of this type.

Porcelain-fixed bridges span the gap between two or multiple healthy teeth to replace missing teeth. To attach the dental bridge, your dentist must sharpen the neighboring tooth's enamel.

Why are Porcelain Fixed Bridges Preferred?

Dentists use multiple materials to design dental bridges, including metals, ceramics, titanium, and porcelain. The advantages and disadvantages of each variety will be distinct. On top of being a practical and effective treatment, porcelain fixed bridges have the following benefits:

• Appearance: Because the material has a white, fine-grained quality that is usually translucent, the porcelain fixed bridge looks like genuine tooth enamel. As a tooth-colored material, it is possible to match the shade of your remaining teeth, making it look like no teeth were ever missing. Aesthetically, they look like your natural teeth and integrate nicely.

• Durability: They are long-lasting and provide a solid foundation for your bridge. Eventually, they have the potential to survive for more than a decade with appropriate care and maintenance.

• Robustness: Similar to healthy natural teeth, a porcelain-fixed bridge stays in place while you eat, sleep, or speak.

• Functionality: Besides restoring your attractive smile, porcelain bridges support your facial tissues, keeping you looking young. Since it prevents your remaining teeth from shifting to vacant tooth spots, it results in no alterations in your jaw bone. You can eat and talk as usual due to the strength porcelain fixed bridges add back to your mouth.

How are Porcelain Fixed Bridges Designed?

A porcelain bridge consists of an artificial tooth, often known as a pontic. The dentist inserts the prosthetic tooth into the gap by attaching each side to the dental crowns. Once in place, removing these bridges from your mouth is impossible. They remain there whether you are talking, eating, or sleeping.

How are Porcelain Fixed Bridges placed?

1. The first step is to remove any existing fillings and decayed regions while the teeth are under anesthesia.
2. The next big step is to alter the shape of the adjacent teeth to make place for the crowns that serve as bridge anchors.
3. Meanwhile, a dental laboratory creates the bridge based on the patient's exact imprint (mold). 
4. Afterward, the patient must wear a temporary bridge for two weeks or until the next visit.
5. During the second appointment, the dentist thoroughly examines the permanent bridge, alters it if needed to ensure the correct fit, and finally cements it in place.
6. Following your treatment, your dentist will give you care instructions. Brushing, flossing, and regular dental appointments will help your new porcelain bridge last longer.

Conclusion

Although all types of dental bridges are possible in porcelain material, you need to know both the existing situation and what you intend to use the bridge to select the correct material. The dentist can help you choose the suitable material for cosmetic purposes, replace lost teeth, or improve your teeth' strength.

Contact your Pinole dentist, Dr. Azadeh Hosseini, and Dr. Ghazal Hosseini at Top Pinole Dental today to learn more about porcelain fixed bridges.

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Benefits Of Porcelain Fixed Bridges

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