Dental Bridges Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Missing a tooth… bridge that gap! At our modern dental practice in Stone, Staffordshire.

A dental bridge can transform a space by giving you a fixed option. When you have a tooth missing, there may be several options to replace it, and one of those could be a bridge. Missing teeth can cause other teeth to drift into the spaces, causing areas that are difficult to clean and therefore at a higher risk of needing further treatment due to decay. We would need to do a thorough assessment of your surrounding teeth to assess whether a bridge would be a suitable option for you.

Our dental bridges in Stoke-on-Trent are a fixed option to replace one or more missing teeth. The teeth on either side of the space are prepared for crowns, but these two crowns are fused by a tooth (called a pontic), which will replace the missing tooth, therefore ‘bridging’ the gap! Filling the space will help to aid function and help to maintain the health of the surrounding teeth.

If you have recently had a tooth removed, the healing process can take up to six months. We would recommend a temporary denture during this period. A bridge can be made once the healing has been completed; this will give a more pleasing fit and a longer-lasting bridge.

Bridges are normally made of porcelain, like a crown, and usually have a metal base inside to give them the strength for normal function. After your bridge has been fitted, we will show you how to clean around it, giving it a much longer lifespan.

There may be other options available to replace missing teeth. Have a look at our denture or implant sections.

There are three different types of bridges that we can provide:

Maryland bridge

This was first developed at the University of Maryland and is often used to bridge a gap between the front teeth. It consists of a pontic made from porcelain that is fused to a metal framework. This takes the form of two ‘wings’ that appear on each side of the pontic and are bonded to your natural teeth.

Traditional fixed bridge

This involves the fixing of a pontic between two porcelain crowns that are fastened to your natural teeth or dental implants. The pontic can be made of ceramic or porcelain fused to metal and cannot be removed by the patient.

Cantilever bridge

This is an option where there is a natural tooth on just one side of the gap. This involves the fixing of a pontic to a porcelain crown, which is fastened to your natural tooth or dental implants. The pontic can be made of ceramic or porcelain fused to metal and cannot be removed by the patient.

FAQs

What is a dental bridge?

A dental bridge is a fixed dental restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. It works by anchoring replacement teeth to the natural teeth on either side of the gap. The supporting teeth are prepared for crowns, and these crowns are fused to the replacement tooth, bridging the space and restoring your smile and function.