HOW MUCH LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A DENTAL BRIDGE?

How Much Long Does It Take to get a Dental Bridge?
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Introduction

There are many people in the world having a presence of missing teeth. For such people, the dentist may prefer to have dental bridges. They are able to bridge the gap created by a single or multiple missing teeth. Dental bridges can prevent the residual teeth from drifting out of position. Along with that, they can restore the capability to chew and speak properly. These false teeth are known as pontic and different types of materials can be used to make them like gold, porcelain, alloys or a mixture of such materials.

Types of Dental Bridges

There are three to four different kinds of dental bridges used by the dentist. They are traditional, Maryland, cantilever, and implant-supported. Talking about a traditional dental bridge, it proves to be the most popular type in the segment of dental bridge that consists of false teeth being grip in place by dental crowns that have been strengthened onto each of the abutment teeth. In regards to Maryland bonded bridges, they are also known as a resin-bonded bridge and employs a framework of either porcelain or metal which is tied against the backs of the abutment teeth.

Cantilever dental bridge, the pontic, or artificial tooth, is held by a dental crown which is cemented to a single abutment tooth and only a single tooth is required next to the missing tooth gap. This kind of a dental bridge can only be implemented when a person contains a natural tooth on each part of the gap caused by the absent tooth. The next one is the implant-supported dental bridge that is considered as the strongest and most stable method. There is a need for two surgeries where the first one will be done to embed the implants in the jawbone and the second one will be surgery to place the bridge.

Cost of Dental Bridges

There will be different factors on which the cost will be decided by the dentist. There will be a variation in the cost of dental bridges’ type as mentioned above. The cost will also depend on the materials used, several teeth required to fill the gap, affected area location, and difficulty of the placement. In order to know about the exact cost of your dental bridge, talk to your dentist.

What is the Procedure of a Dental Bridge

Usually, dental bridge treatment requires at least two visits for the process. The time taken will be an hour to two hours, It will also be based on the ability of the practitioner. In the initial visit, the implants or anchor teeth of the patient will be shaped to get them prepared for the crowns which will grip the bridge in place. When the first visit takes place, molds of the teeth will be transported to the dental lab where a bridge will be made. In such cases, the dentist will provide you a temporary bridge to wear. This activity will safeguard the exposed teeth and gums while the original dental bridge is constructed.

When you go to the second visit, the dentist will eliminate the temporary bridge and a new bridge will be check and adjusted to obtain standard fit. There might be a requirement of some visits to ensure the fit of the metal framework and bite. The condition can vary from patient to patient. If the dentist has placed a fixed bridge, he or she may temporarily cement it in place for a matter of some weeks in order to ensure it is fitting properly. In the end, the bridge will be cemented in place after some weeks. There might be a condition where a dentist can decide to implement some changes according to the condition and case of the patient. There can be a variation in their procedure to fix a dental bridge. That’s why try to make sure that you take proper information from the dentist before the procedure so it will prove helpful and you will be able to understand the procedure that is taking place.