| Feature | Metal-Based Crowns/Bridges | Metal-Free Crowns/Bridges |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | May look dull; possible dark edges | Translucent, natural-looking finish |
| Gum Health | Can cause irritation or reactions | Biocompatible and tissue-friendly |
| Allergies | May cause metal sensitivity | Safe for metal-sensitive patients |
| Long-Term Aesthetics | May show black lines at gum line | Stays visually stable over time |
| Durability | Strong but not aesthetic | High strength + superior aesthetics |
| Digital Compatibility | Requires manual adjustments | Designed digitally for perfect fit |
| Best For | Back teeth with high bite force | Front and back teeth, smile zones |
A bridge — a device used to replace missing teeth — attaches artificial teeth to adjacent natural teeth, called abutment teeth. Bridges are either permanently attached (fixed bridges), or they can be removable.
If you’re missing one or more teeth, you may be aware of their importance to your appearance and dental health. Your teeth work together for many daily functions from eating to speaking. With missing teeth, it’s difficult to do these things. Missing teeth can and should be replaced. Fixed bridges are a great way to restore your dental health and appearance.
A bridge (fixed partial denture) is a device which fills the gap where teeth are absent. Fixed bridges are bonded into place and can only be removed by a dental professional. Removable bridges, as the name implies, can be taken out and cleaned. Fixed bridges offer more stability than their removable counterparts.
Oral functionality and appearance are important reasons for wearing a bridge. A bridge helps support your lips and cheeks. The loss of a back tooth may cause your mouth to sink and your face to look older.
Dental health is the most important reason for a bridge. Teeth were designed to complement each other. Unusual stresses are placed on the gums and other oral tissues when teeth are missing, causing a number of potentially harmful disorders.
Increased risk of gum disease has proven to be one of the worst side effects of missing teeth and can be minimized with a bridge.
Missing teeth can cause speech disorders as they are used to make many of the sounds we use to speak clearly.
A strict regimen of brushing and flossing will keep the bridge and surrounding teeth clean. This is of critical importance as the bridge relies on the neighbouring teeth for support.
The attachment procedure usually takes two or three appointments to complete. At the first appointment the teeth on either side of the gap is prepared by removing a portion of the enamel and dentin.
Since the bridge must be fabricated very precisely to ensure correct bite and to match the opposing tooth, impressions of the teeth are taken and sent to a lab where the bridge will be constructed.
Fixed bridges are typically cemented to the natural teeth next to the space left by the missing tooth. A pontic (false tooth) replaces the lost tooth. Crowns, which are cemented onto the natural teeth, provide support for the bridge.
Bridges can be constructed from non-precious alloys, Porcelain, Zirconia or pure Ceramic or a combination of these materials. Porcelain is often bonded to either precious or non-precious metal.
Dentures are removable appliances used to replace missing teeth and support facial structure. Options include full, partial, immediate, or implant-supported dentures, made from acrylic or metal for comfort and durability.
Ideal for patients missing some teeth but unable to receive a bridge, removable and cast partial dentures provide functional and aesthetic restoration with a metal or acrylic base.
Bridges fill the gap left by missing teeth using crowns on neighboring teeth for support. They restore appearance, chewing function, and prevent shifting of surrounding teeth.
Bridges help maintain facial shape, improve speech and chewing, and reduce the risk of gum disease. Proper oral care and regular check-ups are essential for long-term success.
A denture for a partially edentulous patient who desires to have replacement teeth for functional or aesthetic reasons and who cannot have a bridge for any reason, such as a lack of required teeth to serve as support for a bridge.
A Denture is a removable plate or frame holding one or more artificial teeth, which is used to replace missing teeth in the mouth. A Cast Partial Denture (CPD) is a removable partial denture consisting of a cast metal framework that contains artificial teeth set in an acrylic resin.
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