Missing teeth, decayed teeth, discoloration etc. seem to be a problem that the entire world is facing. Given our lifestyle and the kind of food we consume, it is obviously affecting our entire generation, especially the ages between 20 and 64. Dental bridges Chino are a great way to substitute for missing teeth, among the various options available, which also include crowns. If you are opting for bridges, then you ought to know that there are in total four types of crowns available, and you need to make a wise choice. You can obviously discuss it with your dentist before moving ahead. Here we will talk in length about the choices you have with respect to the dental bridges
- The traditional dental bridges are considered to be the most popular variant. You will see one or more than one fake teeth connected through the dental crowns in this bridge variant. The dental crowns used in this treatment are known as abutments, and are generally cemented in place of the missing teeth. When do you opt for this treatment? When your gap in the mouth is surrounded by natural teeth, and there is just a single tooth missing, you can opt for this treatment. The bridges can easily replace the molars. Obviously, there is a flip side to opting for the traditional treatment. You will need to remove the enamels from the natural teeth to prepare the crowns that will bond along the gaps. The crown will support the natural teeth too, as the enamels removed from them cannot be grown back into them. you will see that this flip side can cause issues to the natural teeth surrounding the gap.
- The second option available to you is the cantilever bridge. You will see that these are similar in nature to the traditional bridges. However, the pontic is supported along a single side in this case. This means only a single natural tooth will be affected as a result. The tooth that will support the bridge will have the enamel chipped off. The flip side being, it can cause complications in case of fractured teeth or loose crowns, as the bridge is supported from a single side alone.
- The third variant includes the Maryland Bridges. The pontics in this case are held together with the help of a metal or porcelain framework. You will see that the bridges are held together through bonding along the backside. They are strongly held by the two teeth along the two sides of the missing tooth. There are no crowns in this case. The bridge’s strength in this case is entirely dependent on the strength of the resin that is holding them together. In case your teeth is used for biting, then this bridge may not last long along these areas of the teeth. In some case, it will also harm the gums.
- The last type of bridge that you should be aware of is the implant supported bridge. These are generally used when you have only a single tooth missing. These bridges are generally supported using the dental implants, wherein one implant is used for a single tooth. They are more secure than the other bridges, as they are supported by implants, and they feel similar to your natural teeth in every possible way. The flip side however is that you need to undergo at least two surgeries to get this implant fixed.