Missing teeth can affect your confidence, speech, and ability to eat comfortably. At Zental, we offer expertly crafted dental bridges, a fixed, natural-looking solution that restores both function and aesthetics. Whether you have lost a tooth due to injury, illness, or decay, our bespoke bridges are designed to blend beautifully with your smile.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a custom-made prosthetic device used to replace missing teeth. It literally “bridges” the gap created by missing teeth and neighboring teeth or implants, using them as anchors to support artificial teeth (called pontics), which are also referred to as false teeth. These pontics are crafted to match your natural teeth in shape, colour, and size, ensuring a seamless and comfortable restoration.
Types of Dental Bridges
There are several types of dental bridges available:
Traditional Bridges
Also known as a traditional dental bridge or traditional bridge, this is a permanent bridge that is fixed in place. It is supported by dental crowns placed on two teeth adjacent to the gap created by missing teeth. Traditional bridges often use porcelain fused to metal crowns for added strength and durability.
Cantilever Bridges
Cantilever dental bridges are used when there is only one adjacent tooth available to support the restoration. Unlike traditional bridges, they rely on a single anchor tooth, making them ideal for areas with limited support. They offer a conservative solution but require careful planning to ensure long-term stability.
Maryland Bridges
Also called a Maryland dental bridge, this is a resin-bonded bridge that uses a lightweight metal or porcelain framework attached to the backs of adjacent natural teeth.
Implant-Supported Bridges
Implant-supported bridges are a modern solution for replacing multiple missing teeth. Instead of relying on natural teeth, they are anchored to dental implants surgically placed in the jawbone. This provides superior stability, preserves bone structure, and eliminates the need to alter adjacent teeth. They offer long-term durability and a natural-looking smile.
Dental Bridge Benefits
Choosing a dental bridge offers a wide range of advantages:
- Restores Chewing Function: Eat and speak with ease again.
- Improves Aesthetics: Bridges are designed to look and feel like your natural teeth. After an initial adjustment period, dental bridges should feel similar to real teeth.
- Prevents Teeth Shifting: Filling the gap helps maintain proper alignment and prevents misalignment of other teeth.
- Supports Facial Structure: Prevents sagging caused by missing teeth.
- Boosts Confidence: A complete smile enhances self-esteem and social comfort.
- Fixed & Durable: Unlike removable dentures, bridges are securely bonded and long-lasting.
At Zental, our dental bridges are crafted in our modern dental lab using premium materials and advanced techniques, ensuring durability and a flawless finish.
Dental Bridge Process
Your journey to a restored smile begins with a personalised consultation:
Initial Assessment
Our expert dentists will evaluate your oral health and discuss your goals. Digital scans or impressions are taken to plan your treatment. Depending on your needs, existing teeth or a natural tooth may be used as anchors for the bridge, or a dental implant may be placed if needed.
Tooth Preparation
If using adjacent teeth as anchors, they may be gently reshaped to support the dental bridge. Local anaesthetic is used to ensure the procedure is pain-free. For implant-supported bridges, implants are placed first, which may require oral surgery performed by an oral surgeon.
Custom Bridge Fabrication
Your bridge is crafted in our top-tier lab using high-quality porcelain, zirconia, or metal alloys. We ensure it matches your natural teeth perfectly. While your final bridge is being custom-made, a temporary bridge may be placed to maintain function and aesthetics.
Fitting & Adjustment
Once ready, your bridge is securely bonded in place. We have dental bridges fitted with careful attention to comfort, bite alignment, and aesthetics before finalising.
Aftercare & Maintenance
With proper hygiene and regular check-ups, your bridge can last 10–15 years or more. We’ll guide you on how to care for it like your natural teeth, including cleaning around the gum line to prevent decay and ensure longevity. Composite resin can sometimes be used to repair minor damage to a bridge.
The final bridge is custom-made for a seamless fit and long-term function as a permanent bridge.
Restore your smile with confidence. Zental’s dental bridges offer a fixed, elegant solution to missing teeth. Join thousands of satisfied patients who Trust in Calm.
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