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Dental Bridges
There are several ways to replace missing teeth. One way to replace a missing tooth is by using dental bridges. This dental procedure consists of bonding a replacement tooth to the crowns prepared for the adjacent teeth. But this is not simply done by Dental/Oral Surgeon in Austin without considering the location and extent of the gap.
(1) Incisors. It is very unattractive (though funny) to have missing incisors (and other teeth, of course). This empty space also means an unattractive smile, deformation of nearby teeth, gum problems and maybe awkward speech. There are four incisors in the upper and lower jaws. When one of the two maxillary or mandibular central incisors (the center front teeth) is lost, above or below, the dentist would reshape the two closest teeth (the other center tooth and the lateral one) to make them fit for dental crowns attached with the dental bridge. But if the lateral (or the side incisor is missing, adjustment would be made with the canine (the pointed tooth). The types of bridges to be used are the resin-bonded or Maryland-bonded, and the cantilever. And presto! Beauty is restored (at least in teeth).
(2) Canines. These teeth are very useful in biting and chewing meat and other hard food. These are usually the healthiest teeth. Since premolar teeth are often decayed, Maryland-bonded bridges is inapplicable because this type of bridges needs strong adjacent teeth. Cantilever or the traditional fixed bridges are common options.
(3) Premolars. The same is the case with premolars as with incisors: when either of the teeth is missing, adjustments have to be based on the position of the gap and the condition of the adjacent teeth. When the two, above or below, are missing, it is favorable to use the traditional fixed bridges.
(4) Molars. Most prone to tooth decay are molars. They are used for heavy-duty biting and chewing, and food debris easily attach to them. Some people choose dental crowns than bridges for their molar teeth; others just try the partial or removable dentures. But a crown and bridge specialist may also apply cantilever bridges especially with the last molar, since this type of bridge is used when the space has only one side for connection.
Dental/Oral Surgeons Austin reminds you that having dental bridges requires you to be extra careful not only to it but to your whole mouth to prevent tooth loss again.
