Learn about the types of dental bridges including traditional cantilever maryland and implant supported.
Upper front tooth bridge.
These false teeth are called pontics and can be made from gold alloys porcelain or a combination of these materials.
A dental bridge for front teeth may require two crowns on either side since the biting pressure on the front incisors is so great.
If you are missing one or more front teeth or have been told you need to have them extracted your dentist will be able to advise you on the best type of front tooth bridge for you.
The primary factor in determining bridge candidacy is the health and stability on the supporting teeth.
Dental bridges are used to hide the gap a missing tooth leaves behind.
If you are missing one or more front teeth or have been told you need to have them extracted your dentist will be able to advise you on the best type of front tooth bridge for you.
If you suffer from periodontal disease tooth decay or have chips or cracks you may need to.
A bridge is made up of two crowns one on each tooth on either side of the gap these two anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth and a false tooth teeth in between.
A dental bridge for front teeth may require two crowns on either side since the biting pressure on the front incisors is so great.