Dental Bridges Rockville

Missing teeth can not only affect your smile and appearance, they can also make it difficult to speak and chew. Fortunately, there are a variety of dental bridges that can safely and effectively replace one or more missing teeth.

Continue reading to learn all about the different types of dental bridges in Rockville and indications for each approach.

Discover the Different Types of Dental Bridges

1. Traditional Bridges

The traditional one of the most common types of dental bridges in Rockville. It consists of an artificial tooth or teeth – called pontics – that are secured to crowns on both sides of the gap.

The crowns are cemented to natural teeth and serve to anchor the bridge.

In order to complete a traditional bridge, the adjacent natural teeth must be prepped. This requires removing enamel from the natural teeth to cement the crowns.

2. Cantilever Bridges

Cantilever bridges are very similar to traditional dental bridges. However, rather than being anchored to crowns on both sides of the missing tooth, a cantilever bridge is supported by a crown on only one side of the missing tooth.

3. Maryland Bridges

Of these 4 types, a Maryland bridge serves as a conservative alternative to a traditional bridge.

But unlike a traditional bridge, It is not supported by an abutment (crown) on both sides of the missing tooth. Instead, a Maryland bridge is made of a porcelain or metal framework that is bonded to the backs of the two adjacent teeth.

4. Implant-Supported Bridges

Implant-support bridges offer a solution to one or more missing teeth. Accordingly, a dental implant, which is a titanium post that supports a crown, is used to replace each missing tooth.

If this is not possible, a pontic may be held in place by an implant-supported crown on each side.

Learn More About the Types of Dental Bridges

If you are considering a dental bridge in Rockville, please contact our office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Rochelle E. Hackley DDS.