Dental Bridges

Fill the gap in your smile with an aesthetic bridge

Whether you have lost a tooth through an accident or if it has been extracted, bridges can effectively and reliably fill the gaps in your smile. A dental bridge replaces missing teeth by anchoring to one or two of the neighbouring teeth. The false tooth is known as the pontic and the anchoring teeth are known as abutments. Dental bridges are fixed and are an alternative to secure dental implants or removable dentures.

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We are open from 9am-10pm, 7 days a week. We offer online booking for your convenience, and same-day appointments are usually available.

Why do I need a dental bridge?

It is important to replace missing teeth in your smile, not just because it can really affect confidence. Replacing teeth prevents the remaining teeth from shifting out of position, causing alignment issues. It also protects the otherwise vulnerable gums.

Teeth bridges are a more secure alternative to partial dentures as tooth bridges are fixed. We can also use an oral bridge in combination with implants to replace more than one missing tooth.

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Types of bridges available at Pearl Dental Clinic

An adhesive bridge and Maryland dental bridges involve no or very little preparation of the neighbouring tooth, which has made them the most popular bridge design currently available as a front teeth bridge.

Adhesive bridge

Adhesive dental bridges, also known as resin bonded dental bridges, are the modern type of conservative teeth bridge that have nowadays more or less replaced conventional fixed dental bridges for front teeth. Resin bonded bridges do not require any tooth reduction and so do not cause any damage to neighbouring teeth. With adhesive bridges, the false tooth is bonded using a framework wing to the inside wall of one neighbouring tooth. They are also often cheaper than conventional bridges.

Maryland bridges

Maryland dental bridges are made from a specially formulated, highly durable porcelain, and held in place with metal wings that are fixed to the neighbouring tooth. Maryland tooth bridges are a type of no-drilling bonded dental bridge which are very popular as they do not need the neighbouring teeth to be shaved down. These bridges are generally more suitable for patients who need a front teeth bridge.

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Conventional bridges

Conventional bridges involve preparing the two neighbouring teeth (abutments) by removing a layer of enamel so crowns can be fitted. The false tooth is then fused to the abutment crowns. Conventional bridges are less likely to debond than the adhesive option, and last for around 10-15 years on average. This type of bridge is more commonly used as a molar tooth bridge on back teeth.

What does the treatment involve?

During the consultation, the neighbouring teeth are clinically assessed and an X-ray is taken to ensure the tooth roots are sound.

The neighbouring teeth are then prepared (if necessary) and digital scans are taken. We take digital 3D scan images of your teeth, preventing the need for traditional impressions which can cause some patients to gag. The digital image is then sent straight away to the laboratory and work can start on the bridge construction immediately. A temporary restoration is provided if needed to protect your teeth and gums.

When your final mouth bridge is ready, we fit it in place using high strength resin cement. This provides a chemical bond between the tooth and the bridge. In order to increase the bond strength between the tooth and the bridge and to practice minimally invasive dentistry, we use the AquaCare Air Abrasion system which uses high pressure aluminium oxide particles to create an additional mechanical bond for the bridge. This significantly reduces the risk of the bridging tooth debonding in future.

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Frequently asked questions

: You need to clean your bridge every day, to prevent problems such as bad breath and gum disease. You also have to clean under the false tooth every day. Your dentist or hygienist will show you how to use special floss, as a normal toothbrush cannot reach.
: Although a bridge may seem costly they can be a wise investment that will give many years of good service. It will also improve your appearance and bite. A bridge uses the considerable skill of the dentist and technician, and in this way, it’s similar to ordering a piece of hand-made jewellery.
: If bridges are well looked after, and that includes keeping the surrounding teeth healthy so they can continue to provide a solid foundation, they should last for over ten years. About 80% of Front teeth dental bridges that were bonded survive 10 years in function.
: The main alternatives to teeth bridges for replacing missing teeth are dentures and dental implants. Bridges are seen as a more secure alternative to partial dentures, as they are fixed into place and will not move or slip. Implants are seen as easier to clean than a tooth bridge but are more expensive and sometimes not suitable if insufficient jaw socket bone remains to secure the implant to. Bridges can be used in combination with implants to replace more than one missing tooth.

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Dental Bridges

Fill the gap in your smile with an aesthetic bridge

Why choose us for bridges?

Specialist led

Spread the cost

Open all week

Why do I need a dental bridge?

Types of bridges available at Pearl Dental Clinic

Adhesive bridge

Maryland bridges

Conventional bridges

What does the treatment involve?

What do our patients say?

Frequently asked questions

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