The Maryland bridge is the most economical little bridge , both in cost and in the amount of tooth that needs to be removed. Here only 2 slots were placed in the neighbour tooth and the false tooth is supported by a small “wing” of metal. These mini-bridges are excellent for filling a gap at …
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Full Coverage Bridge – Porcelain fused to metal
The full coverage bridge is a very strong option of holding onto the neighbours with crowns that cover the entire tooth. This option is good for broken down teeth, where support is needed to reconstruct the teeth either side of the gap. Bridges may have a metal substructure with porcelain on top, or they can …
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Crown after root canal therapy
When root canal therapy is complete, the tooth is considerably weaker. Firstly the middle of the tooth has been drilled deeply, which means there is greater leverage on the cusps. Biting forces can cause the tooth to crack in half. Secondly there is no reflex reaction within the tooth when something excessively hard is encountered. …
What is a bridge?
Bridges are a similar process to having a crown placed, however bridges usually span across 3 teeth or more and replace missing teeth. You do not need a bridge if you have no gaps or had any teeth removed.