Dental Bridges
Our teeth serve many roles, two of which are most important including eating and speaking. Teeth also affect our appearance and help us make positive first impressions. However, when you lose one or several teeth, it can impact the integrity of your dental structure. Dental bridges in Saskatoon may be recommended by your dentist if you are missing one tooth or multiple teeth. This popular dental restoration can restore the full functionality of a patient’s mouth.
The Purpose of Dental Bridges
The application of dental bridges serves to fill the empty space in your mouth, formed by one or more absent teeth. The device is made of a false tooth, called a pontic that is secured in place by your natural teeth on any side of the gap—these teeth anchor the pontic. To craft pontics, your dentist can use a range of materials, typically porcelain which closely resembles neighbouring natural teeth.
The Benefits of Dental Bridges
Missing teeth impact your life in more than just one way. With dental bridges in Saskatoon, you can enjoy:
- A restored smile
- The ability to chew properly
- Clearer speech
- Preserving the natural shape of your face
- A readjusted bite to properly distribute the forces of chewing
- Proper alignment of teeth—missing teeth can cause misalignment
The Procedure for Dental Bridges
The process will begin with a complete assessment of your oral health to determine if you would benefit from dental bridges in Saskatoon, SK. Your dentist will then re-contour your teeth adjacent to the absent tooth. These will be used as the supporting teeth for your dental bridge. When your dentist recounts your teeth, it involves filing and shaping them to create room for your crowns which will be placed on top of each one.
Next, your dentist will take impressions, which are used as models for the fabrication of the crowns, pontic, and framework of your dental bridge. Your dentist will place a temporary bridge in your mouth to protect the area until your permanent bridge is ready.
At your final visit, your dentist will replace the temporary bridge with your permanent bridge by cementing it and then making necessary adjustments, to ensure a secure fit.
To schedule a consultation for dental bridges in Saskatoon, SK. contact our dental clinic today!