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An excellent way to
replace a missing tooth is a three-unit bridge. This sophisticated dental bridge works
by connecting the two ends of an artificial tooth to dental crowns covering both
teeth on either side of the replacement.
These crowns protect adjacent natural teeth by holding the bridge in
place.
A Houston dentist can
fashion a dental bridge out of gold, porcelain, or
porcelain-fused-to-metal. In
cosmetic dentistry centers, gold bridges have become obsolete. These days, Houston cosmetic dentists
make three-unit bridges from either porcelain or porcelain-fused-to-metal.
Dental bridges are
custom made for each individual in a special laboratory, located in another
facility that works in partnership with the cosmetic dentist you are
visiting.
This is why, if you
get a three-unit bridge, it will normally take two or more appointments to get
the bridge made and placed in your mouth.
The first
appointment is all about taking measurements that will be used to make your
bridge and preparing your teeth for fitting. The dentist first numbs the gums around
your missing tooth to make the procedure feel more comfortable for you. The dentist also places a device called
a rubber dam in your mouth that keeps debris from falling into your throat
during the procedure.
The dentist then
uses a hand piece to scrape away tartar and decay from the teeth that will later
be used to support the three-unit bridge.
The dentist then takes impressions of your teeth, which are used to make
a model of your entire mouth.
This model is very
important. It gives the dental lab
something to work with when they are ready to create your dental bridge. Because the teeth in the model are the
same as the teeth in your mouth, the lab is able to create a tooth replacement
that exactly matches your bite.
It will take a while
for the lab to do its work, so your Houston dentist will fit you with a temporary
bridge in the meantime. You should
wear this temporary until your permanent bridge is ready.
When you return for
the second appointment, your dentist will remove the temporary bridge and
initiate a series of tests to make certain the dental bridge properly fits. The bridge is then fitted and your bite
is tested. The dentist will check
your bite to ensure that your natural teeth and your new artificial tooth are
all in alignment.
When the bridge
proves secure and functioning, dentist bonds it to the teeth to keep it in
place.
There are a number
of advantages to a three-unit bridge.
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It will replace missing teeth and be fully
functional when biting and chewing.
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It makes it easy for you to speak
clearly.
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The crowns that support the bridge actually
will help repair the adjacent teeth that have probably been damaged by
cavities.
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These crowns also will protect adjacent teeth
from more cavities.
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A bridge will also prevent neighboring teeth
from shifting out of alignment.
In conclusion, a
three-unit bridge is an reasonably priced, highly effective, and very attractive
tooth replacement that will allow you to live a normal life and smile with
confidence.
Cosmetic
Dentistry is a specialized field that requires extensive knowledge and
experience to be done correctly. The Medical Center Dental Group in
Houston, Texas brings all of that and more to the direct benefit of each and
every patient we treat. Although we are located in the world famous Houston
Medical Center at Scurlock Towers, we routinely see dental patients who travel
from Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Beaumont, Midland and Houston, Texas to
see Dr. Dale Brant, Dr. Charles Campbell or Dr. Elizabeth
O’Sullivan-Winslow for their cosmetic dentistry
services.
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