Tooth loss can make it difficult to comfortably and effectively chew food, speak clearly and socialise with others. Also, untreated tooth loss can cause remaining teeth to shift and lead to a misaligned bite, dental damage and oral disease. BMB Dental Clinic is here to help you treat tooth loss and reclaim your oral health.
Dental Bridges ‘Bridge’ the Gap
A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth, creating a lifelike appearance and restoring dental function. Bridgework spans the space left behind from tooth loss and usually necessitates three dental crowns.
Two dental crowns fit over healthy teeth on both sides of the empty space. These healthy crowned teeth are called abutment teeth and support the third crown that sits between them.
The dentist will create a bridge with more dental crowns to fill the space between the abutments if the patient has more than one missing tooth.
The number of abutment teeth a patient might need can depend on a few different factors:
- The number of missing teeth
- The length and size of the tooth roots
- The abutment teeth’s amount of bone support
- The location of the missing teeth
For instance, if you have one missing tooth, your dentist may recommend two abutment teeth; ultimately, the bridge would include three teeth.
Looking for a Dental Bridge in Mona Vale, NSW?
Dr Barak Moharrami is a skilled bridge dentist in Mona Vale who can help you restore your oral health and comfort. Our dental practice uses modern technology and partners with a local laboratory to engineer, design and place customised dental bridges and crowns.
If you have a missing tooth, we invite you to book a consultation with Dr Moharrami to learn more about dental bridges and your treatment options.