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Tulsa Dental Bridges

A dental bridge is a fixed dental restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth by joining an artificial tooth Definitively to adjacent teeth or dental implants. All set dental bridges will stand the area where teeth are missing. They are attached to the natural teeth or implants that surround this space. The natural teeth or implants which support the Tulsa dental bridges are called abutments. Getting on the type of bridge chosen, natural abutment teeth may be reduced in size to accommodate the bridge to fit over them. An impression will be taken of the abutment tooth or implant in space to provide a mole to create the bridge needed. The bridge is then fabricated in a dental laboratory.

 

Tulsa Dental Bridges Installation Steps

The first thing to do when planning a dental bridge installation is case selection. Appropriate case selection is important when considering the provision of fixed bridgework. Patient expectations should be discussed and a thorough patient history should be obtained. Replacement of missing teeth with fixed bridgework may not always be indicated and both patient and restorative factor should be considered for deciding if providing fixed bridgework is appropriate. The lifespan of a bridge work can be affected by the span the bridge needs to cross. As well, the lifespan is affected by the proposed position of the bridge, the size, shaped, number and condition of planned abutment teeth.

The next step is to select and evaluate the abutment teeth. Many factors influence of the selection of appropriate teeth. These can include the size of the tooth, as larger teeth have an increased surface area for best retention, using teeth with a favorable periodontal status, favorable tooth angulation, favorable tooth position, and an adequate crown to root ratio.

Once these two prior steps have been complete, it is time to then measure and produce The Tulsa Dental Bridges needed for The restoration. This can take some time as producing Tulsa Dental Bridges requires either or both ceramic or metal work.

 

Qualifications for Tulsa Dental Bridges

In order to receive Tulsa dental bridges, a patient must meet the following criteria:

• Replacement of a single tooth or a small spanning space
• Good oral health status and motivation of patient to maintain oral health
• Periodontal status of remaining dentition at a stable and satisfactory level
• Abutment teeth of good quality with minimal restorations and enough surface area and enamel present for adhesion
• Splinting of periodontally compromised teeth to improve occlusal stability, comfort and decrease mobility
• As a way of fixed retention after orthodontic treatment or extraction
• Patient unsuitable for implants. This may be due to inadequate bone levels, expense or patient not wanting to receive implants.

 

Reasons for Not Getting Tulsa Dental Bridges

There are numerous reasons a person may not want Tulsa Dental Bridges, but here are the most common reasons:

• Size of saddle area is too long
• Patients with parafunction
• Tooth mobility increases risk of de-bonding
• Misaligned teeth resulting in poor aesthetics and common path of insertion
• Abutment tooth quality inadequate for example may have a reduced surface area, reduced enamel or be heavily restored
• Increased risk of caries due to increased difficulty in maintaining oral hygiene around the bridgework
• Increased risk of loss of vitality
• Allergy to base metal alloys

 

Types of Tulsa Dental Bridges

Just like Dental crowns, Tulsa Dental Bridges come in a variety of different types. Starting with conventional bridges, they are supported by full coverage crown, 3 quarter crowns, post retained crowns, onlays and inlays on the abutment teeth. The abutment teeth in this type of bridge requires Reduction to support the prosthesis.

Another category of Tulsa Dental Bridges is a fixed-fixed bridge. This refers to a pontic which is attached to a retainer at both sides of the space with only one path of insertion.

Next is a cantilever bridge. A cantilever bridge is a bridge where a pontic is only attached to a retainer on one side.

There is also a spring cantilever bridge. The spring cantilever bridge means that the pontic and retainer are remote from each other and connected by a metal bar. Usually, and missing anterior tooth is replaced and supported by a posterior tooth

Fixed-movable is the fifth option. This type of Tulsa Dental Bridges consists of a pontic firmly attached to a retainer at one end of the span and is attached via a movable joint at the other end. The advantage to this is that the movable joint can accommodate the angulation differences in the abutment tooth in long axis. This means that the path of insertion is irrespective to the alignment of the abutment tooth.

The last bridge type is an adhesive bridge. This is the typical alternative to a traditional bridge. This style utilizes wings on the sides of the pontic which attach to the abutment teeth. However, the abutment teeth may require minor preparation

 

Tulsa Dental Bridges | The Dental Studio of South Tulsa

Dr. Wesley Black began his dental practice in Denison, Texas. Several years later in 2001, Dr. Black returned to the great state of Oklahoma, where he received his education. He opened his private dental practice in Tulsa in 2001 and has been honored to serve the South Tulsa area for over 17 years.

His and his team is equipped with CEREC technology that is revolutionizing many aspects of dental care, but especially the area of dental restorations, or crowns. CEREC crowns are unique in three ways. They are the strongest restorations available, the most compatible with natural oral tissues, and can be completed in a single visit.

For more information on how Dr. Black can assist you with Tulsa Dental Bridges, contact him here.