Making a dental bridge is a dental restoration method that is often prescribed in cases of missing molars, so many people wonder if making a dental bridge for front teeth is good? In fact, when losing front teeth, it is still possible to make a dental bridge to restore aesthetics and chewing ability. However, this method is still limited in many aspects, especially in not preventing jaw bone loss caused by long-term tooth loss
1. What is a dental bridge?
Pictures of popular front tooth bridges today
Porcelain bridge is one of the most popular methods of restoring lost teeth today. With this method, the doctor will grind the stumps of 2 real teeth adjacent to the missing tooth position to make a pillar to attach the porcelain bridge on top. Therefore, to make a porcelain bridge, it is necessary to ensure that the 2 adjacent teeth are strong enough.
In case of 1 missing tooth, the porcelain bridge will include 3 porcelain crowns bonded together. In which, the middle tooth will replace the missing tooth and the remaining 2 teeth will be fixed to the previously ground tooth pillar.
2. Is it good to make a porcelain bridge for front teeth?
Is it really good to make a porcelain bridge for front teeth?
In fact, porcelain bridges are often prescribed for cases of missing molars, but if the customer wants to make a porcelain bridge for front teeth, the doctor can consider doing it for cases of missing front teeth, but the real teeth next to the missing tooth must be strong enough to support the porcelain pillars.
It only takes 3 – 5 days to complete, the porcelain bridge method has the following advantages:
– The strength of porcelain teeth is relatively high, so it can restore the chewing function of the front teeth.
– Porcelain crowns can be adjusted in shape and color to be similar to real teeth, bringing maximum aesthetics.
– The lifespan of porcelain bridges is relatively high, up to 10 years if well cared for.
– The current cost of making porcelain bridges is very reasonable, suitable for many customer segments.
3. Why should you implant implants for front teeth?
Should I get an implant instead of a porcelain bridge for my front teeth?
Why should I get an implant instead of a porcelain bridge for my front teeth? In fact, there is another method to restore lost front teeth, which is dental implants. This is a tooth restoration method that uses the most modern technology today, completely overcoming the disadvantages of porcelain bridges.
With this method, lost teeth will be replaced with an implant denture consisting of 3 parts: Implant pillar, Abutment joint and porcelain crown. In which, the implant pillar will be inserted deep into the jawbone to replace the lost real tooth, the porcelain crown will be attached on top through the Abutment joint. This method will effectively overcome the condition of jawbone loss.
Maximum preservation of real teeth
Unlike the method of teeth using porcelain bridges that require grinding the adjacent teeth to be able to restore the teeth, dental implants only affect the jawbone area at the position of the lost tooth. Thanks to the Implant pillar being able to stand firmly and exist completely independently in the jawbone, it will not cause any long-term effects on the entire jaw.
Safe, benign
The Implant pillar is made from high-grade Titanium material commonly used in medicine. This is a material that has been tested to be completely benign, safe and does not cause any irritation when existing in the oral cavity. In addition, Titanium is highly compatible with the body, promoting the bone integration process to take place faster.
Long life span
Thanks to being made from high-quality Titanium material that is highly compatible with the body, the Implant pillar can last up to 25 years in the oral cavity and even a lifetime if properly cared for.
Prevents jawbone loss
If the jawbone is not directly stimulated by chewing force for a long time, it can lead to bone loss and gum recession. This is a fairly common condition in cases of tooth loss that are not treated with any measures or only have porcelain bridges.
However, the biggest advantage of dental implants is that the lost real tooth root will be replaced with an Implant pillar. This helps maintain stable chewing force, thereby preventing bone loss and gum recession.
4. Notes when choosing a dental clinic for front tooth restoration
Whether choosing to perform a porcelain bridge or implant restoration, customers should note the following when choosing a dental clinic:
Highly skilled team of doctors
Customers should choose a reputable dental facility with a team of good doctors, trained from basic to advanced in the field of maxillofacial surgery in general and cosmetic dental restoration in particular. Doctors must have extensive experience to ensure that the operation is performed accurately and meticulously when restoring teeth so as not to affect the tooth structure, leading to some serious diseases.
Equipped with modern technology
Dental facilities need to be equipped with the most modern and advanced machinery, equipment and technology available today to support the process of implanting teeth or making porcelain bridges to take place easily, quickly and with less pain for customers.
Genuine materials
All materials for making porcelain crowns or implants must be imported from abroad, ensuring the warranty according to the manufacturer’s policy. In addition, materials must be clearly inspected before use to ensure customer safety.
So, when customers have a need, doctors can still make porcelain bridges for front teeth, ensuring complete restoration of aesthetics and chewing ability. However, the effectiveness of porcelain bridges cannot be maintained for a long time and cannot prevent bone loss and gum recession caused by tooth loss.
