Tooth Replacement with Dental BridgeChicago, IL  Tooth replacement with dental bridge is a fixed replacement of a missing teeth. A bridge in contrast to a denture, a bridge is cemented to the surrounding teeth or dental implants. Yasser Elseweifi DDS, FAGD offers many types of dental bridges in Chicago.
Types of Dental Bridge
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Traditional bridge: The bridge is made up of two crowns and a replacement tooth (pontic) in the middle.
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Bonded Bridge: The bridge is formed of a replacement tooth (pontic) that is bonded to the teeth on either side of the space. |
Alternatives of a Dental Bridge
Alternatives to a dental bridge are dental implants and removable partial dentures.
Benefits of a Dental Bridge
Missing teeth create gaps in your smile and can affect your dental health. A bridge can:
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Restore or improve your chewing ability and your enjoyment of food.
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Restore your proper speech and pronunciation of letters.
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A bridge for front teeth can restore or improve your smile.
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Prevent teeth on either sides of the space and opposing teeth from shifting, which causes decay and gum disease. |
Dental Bridge Vs Dental Implants
A fixed replacement of a missing tooth can be a bridge or a dental implant. Both have advantages and disadvantages.
Pros and Cons of Dental Implants
Pros
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A dental implant looks and feels more natural than a dental bridge.
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A dental implant preserves the bone by replacing the missing tooth root.
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A dental implant does not need preparation of cutting of adjacent healthy teeth. |
Cons
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An implant needs surgery to place the titanium root into the bone. Dental implant surgery requires good health and enough bone. Any surgical procedure entails risks.
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Dental implant treatment needs more time for implant healing and restoration. Treatment may take several months.
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Treatment with dental implants is often costlier than a dental bridge. |
Pros and Cons of Dental Bridges
Pros
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A dental bridge is a non-surgical restorative procedure. It can be used where there is no bone to support a dental implant. A bridge can be used when general health does not allow surgery.
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A dental bridge usually takes two visits and can be finished within few weeks.
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A dental bridge is often less expensive than dental implants.
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Cons
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Because a bridge is formed of three connected teeth, it can cause a challenge in home cleaning.
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A bridge requires preparation of adjacent teeth. This may be a concern when adjacent teeth are healthy. |
If you are looking for a dental bridge in Chicago, call us today for a free consultation. |
