If you were to ask someone what some of the more popular dental work that patients get when they are having mouth or teeth issues, you will get some surprising answers.
Typically, most people will be quick to mention dental work such as dentures or dental caps/crowns, and these are definitely some of the more popular options that are seen, but they are not the only ones.
Another very common type of dental work that many patients will get done for themselves are dental bridges. Brookridge residents might get dental bridges confused with dentures, because they are so similar, but they are different. In fact, there are actually multiple types of dental bridge that a patient may get, which we will go over some of them.
Traditional Fixed Dental Bridge
Out of the different options that are available for dental bridges, Brookridge residents should know that the most common type of dental bridge that dentists are working with are known as traditional fixed bridges.
At the very least, traditional dental bridges are two dental crowns with a filler tooth in between that are designed to fix a gap caused by missing or broken teeth. Traditional bridges can end up fixing more than three teeth, but this will all depend on the discretion and opinion of a dental professional.
These traditional dental bridges can be made of a combination of different materials. The fake teeth themselves are typically made from ceramic or porcelain material to look like real teeth. Metal is also used in the construction of traditional dental bridges, and they are designed to make the dent bridge more durable.
Maryland Style Dental Bridges
Maryland style Dental Bridges, or resin bonded bridges as they are sometimes called, are another popular option that patients get when they need a dental bridge. Brookridge residents should be made aware that these types of bridges are a lot more specific and circumstantial than that of traditional fixed bridges.
Maryland style dental bridges are made a little differently because they are designed to be used on a patient when they have missing or broken front teeth. On this design, little wings are situated behind existing teeth and bonded to add support to the dental bridge.
Like that of traditional fixed dental bridges, they are made from similar materials. The fake teeth or crowns are going to be made from a ceramic or porcelain material to look like real teeth, and metal materials are used to add support to the bridge.
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