Dental Bridges

Above, we’ve touched on how to integrate dental bridges with implants to make them more secure. But the benefits don’t stop there. For example, dental implants replace the tooth’s natural root, which means it doesn’t rely on otherwise healthy teeth for support.

In traditional bridge cases, the teeth on either side of the gap have to be filed down and replaced with crowns—this is permanent, and the crowns will need replacing. With dental implants, we only use crowns for the fake teeth, leaving your natural teeth untouched and intact.

Dental implants also boast a longer lifespan than dental bridges, lasting typically between 15 and 25 years, with some lasting up to 30. Thus, they are the most durable tooth replacement system available in dentistry today.

Traditional bridge:

• For: Rear teeth (molars and premolars)
• Replaces: Commonly 1-2 teeth
• Lifespan: 10–15 years
• Materials: Porcelain fused to metal (PFM), ceramic or metal

Cantilever Bridge:

• For: Front teeth (not recommended for molars)
• Replaces: One tooth
• Lifespan: 5-10 years
• Materials: PFM, ceramic or metal

Maryland Bridge:

• For: Front teeth (incisors)
• Replaces: 1-2 teeth
• Lifespan: 5-7 years
• Materials: Porcelain/ceramic & metal framework