Dental bridges can be divided into three broad categories: traditional bridges, cantilever bridges and Maryland bonded bridges. These bridges are used depending on the condition of a person’s teeth. If properly taken care of, a dental bridge can last between 5 and 15 years and sometimes even longer.

As the effectiveness of the dental bridge, irrespective of its type, depends to a large extent on the condition of the remaining teeth, it is essential to take proper care of them and keep them strong and healthy. It should not be forgotten that the surrounding teeth form the foundation of the dental bridge and therefore need adequate care.

When a person needs a dental bridge, the dentist first prepares the abutment teeth. The process consists of re-contouring these teeth by removing a portion of enamel to create space so that a crown can be placed above them. Then impressions of the person’s teeth are made, using which the bridge, pontic, and crowns are made in a dental laboratory. The dental surgeon makes a temporary bridge to protect the exposed teeth and gums while the permanent bridge is under construction.

One should begin to take care of dental bridge at this stage itself. At this time, the person involved must avoid any foods that are hard or sticky which are likely to damage or dislodge this temporary arrangement.At the next stage, the dentist replaces the temporary bridge with the new permanent bridge. Several visits may be necessary to have everything in perfect shape and size.

Once the permanent bridge is affixed, it needs diligent cleaning and care to make sure that the bridge lasts for years and does not need to be replaced soon. Taking care of a dental bridge over the years consists of brushing and flossing on a regular basis with more attention to the area where the bridge and natural teeth meet. Choosing a balanced diet for adequate nutrition also forms part of dental care.

It is better if the person opting for a dental bridge asks the dentist to give him/her a detailed list of instructions on care and cleaning. Much like one’s natural teeth, proper brushing and flossing will make sure that a dental bridge looks better and lasts longer.

As dental appliances are often quite expensive, don’t repeat the mistakes you made in the past that made you lose a tooth or more. Take proper care of your dental bridge so that it lasts long as it won’t let you feel the absence of your lost tooth. Try to learn everything you have to know on how to take care of a dental bridge.

• Are prosthodontic restorations to replace missing teeth .Dental bridges may be tooth supported or implant supported .

• PFM crowns and bridges are gold standards in this.

•  They look natural and provide good functionality.

• All ceramic or metal free ceramic bridges and crowns are now a days popular treatment option and they have no metal components at all .

• At  All Care Dental centre Indiranagar use different types of all ceramic systems

• LAVA ultimate restorative from 3M dental is a zirconium oxide based Nano ceramic based and has high resilience it is made through cad-cam technology .It comes with warranty of 10 to 15 years.

• Procera is produced using CAD CAM technology and milled out of Aluminium oxide ceramic core.

• Procera crowns  are  highly translucent and blends with natural teeth

• An All ceramic systems made with cercon Zirconia  has high translucency that beats PFM restorations and can produce extraordinary precision fit and feel.

• Zirconia restorations fabricated out of zirconium oxide provide best Esthetics.

•  The metal hue visible at the gum level in PFM restorations can be avoided in these restorations. It is highly biocompatible and has enough strength to be used for both anterior and posterior teeth.