BRIDGES

BRIDGES

Bridges are lab made fixed prosthesis that replace missing teeth by using the teeth adjacent to the gap to carry the bridges.

Advantages

  • Fixed: No need to take them out at night
  • They carry long term prognosis if selected properly
  • Better masticatory function and aesthetic
  • More hygienic than denture

Disadvantages

  • Bridges need two strong adjacent teeth to carry.
  • They could jeopardise the adjacent healthy teeth
  • They require good gum health for long term success
  • Their prognosis compromised in cases where several teeth missing: long spans bridges

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