Bridging Dental Gaps in Nottinghamshire

Wherever possible we try and save teeth but sometimes an extraction is necessary. When this is the case we will discuss all the future options for replacement with you. One of these options is replacement of a missing tooth with a bridge. There are several types of bridges depending on the structure and support available adjacent to the space available.

Fixed Dental Bridges

A fixed bridge is construcetd where teeth either side of the space may have already been heavily restored or have crowns on. The teeth either side of the gap are prepared as they would be for crowns and then an impression is sent to our dental technicians. The technician then constructs a structure that cements to these teeth as one but looks like individual teeth. These bridges are usually made from porcelain fused to a precious metal but can also be gold and all ceramic.

Maryland Dental Bridges

A Maryland bridge is a much more conservative style of bridge, a form of Minimal Intervention Dentistry, MID, and allows us to conserve as much of the tooth tissue as possible on the supporting tooth. This bridge is “glued” to the back of the tooth and replaces the missing tooth in a very simple manner.

Maintaining you dental bridge

All bridges require maintenance to keep the gums healthy and as such you will be advised to see our dental hygienist team regularly for optimal gum and dental health.