What are the types of bridges
There are three types of dental bridges. According to the condition of patient’s teeth, a bridge can be chosen. • Maryland Bridge: In this type, the false teeth are supported by small metal wings. This is very appropriate if the front teeth are missing. • Fixed Bridge: In this type of bridging, the false tooth is supported by creating two crowns for the adjacent teeth on both sides of the false tooth. Dental implants can also be used to fix the dental bridges. • Cantilever bridge: In this case the false tooth is supported by creating a crown for only one of the adjacent tooth. Q: What’s the difference between a “bridge” and a “partial denture”? A: Both bridges and partial dentures replace missing teeth. A bridge is permanently attached to abutment teeth or, in some cases, implants. A partial denture is attached by clasps to the teeth and is easily removed by the patient. Patients are usually more satisfied with bridges than with partial dentures. Q: Do I need to have a root canal just
