With gaps in the dentition, many problems appear. These include a violation of the digestive tract, atrophy of bone tissue, deformation of the jaw. Therefore, many are interested in whether it is possible to put a bridge on your teeth? Installing this design just allows you to solve these problems. And how to put bridges on your teeth, the article says.
If necessary?
Is it possible to put a bridge on your teeth? This procedure is necessary in the following cases:
- With the loss of the front tooth, the appearance of a person worsens. The lost beauty of a smile leads to lower self-esteem.
- Speech deficiencies appear after loss of dental units. This problem is especially significant for people whose work requires a clear diction. They definitely need to install a prosthesis.
- Teeth near a lost unit may be bent. Due to their displacement from the lack of lateral support, tissue loosens, which can cause other teeth to fall out.
- Chewing effectiveness is still impaired, which affects the nutrition and human quality of life.
How many teeth can I bridge? Each situation is individual. If there is a problem, you should consult a dentist who will prescribe treatment and provide recommendations regarding the installation of the bridge. The prosthesis allows you to replace missing dental units, improve chewing function, restore speech, improve a smile.
Indications and contraindications
Bridge structures are installed in the absence of 1–4 teeth in a row. Usually this is done to people who are contraindicated in implantation. On the aesthetic side, this is the best replacement. But in some cases, products can not be installed:
- with diseases of the bone tissue of the jaw;
- severe cases of periodontal disease and periodontitis;
- severe shortcomings of the supporting teeth;
- bruxism - involuntary grinding of teeth;
- malocclusion;
- high abrasion of hard tooth tissue;
- the presence of acute ailments of the oral cavity.
Some types of contraindications are surmountable. For example, in the presence of bruxism, mouthguards are prescribed. When an abnormal bite is found or the abutment teeth are turned so that it is difficult to hook the prosthesis, an orthodontist may prescribe treatment. After its implementation, prosthetics are performed.
Design features
The bridge includes crowns that fix the artificial unit and the tooth itself. The most popular materials include solid ceramics, cermets and ceramics. The functionality of the design of such materials goes well with a beautiful appearance.
The prosthesis is presented in the form of a frame made of a metal alloy, which is coated with ceramics. In external characteristics, it is similar to a natural tooth. To make the bridge ideal, experts advise installing a zirconia structure. The material has increased strength. Zirconium oxide has a translucent appearance, is compatible with the gum. The base is covered with ceramics on top.
With the help of a bridge, several units can be replaced. When replacing a larger amount, the structure cannot be firmly fixed in the mouth. If the product is installed to compensate for the front teeth, then it can be wider. And when they replace the root chewing, it does not require changing a large number of units.
Given the age-related changes in the mouth, dentists provide 5 years of operation for a bridge prosthesis, but usually it serves more. To extend the term, high-quality preparation of the site for the structure is required. First, teeth or crowns are prepared, which will be the support of the structure.
Considering the topic of how to put bridges on your teeth, you should familiarize yourself with the preparation for the procedure. Native units are exempt from nerve endings. The remaining channels are sealed. It should be remembered that the tooth will be loaded, which was previously several.
The artificial unit will be fixed on abutments or dentures. Since the procedure is complex, it is performed in several stages. It depends on the supports: crowns or tabs.
Mount Types
Which is better to put a bridge on your teeth? This should be decided by the doctor. Mounting method constructions are:
- Ordinary. They are attached with extreme crowns that are worn on live teeth.
- Adhesive. Fastening are plates that are in the prosthesis. With this fixation, there is no strong effect on living teeth. But the design does not hold too firmly, since the fastening is carried out to the inner walls.
- On the crowns. Fixation is performed on the supporting teeth with special cement.
- On the locks. In this case, no additional fixtures are required.
- On the implants. The bridge is fixed on the implant installed in the gingival bone. This is a great option in the absence of healthy teeth for attachment.
When can I put a bridge after tooth extraction? If necessary, install the design procedure is appointed in the near future. When is it better to do this, the doctor must decide.
Material
What bridges are placed on chewing teeth? Regarding the choice of design option, you should always consult with a specialist. According to the material of the product are as follows:
- Metal-plastic bridges. Their base is metal, and the outer part is plastic. These temporary structures are usually used to get used to the prosthesis before making a permanent one. But there are also disadvantages: a not very attractive appearance, a short service life, the risk of allergies, the likelihood of changes in their texture, shape, color.
- Plastic prostheses. Their base is metal, and the outer part is ceramic. Products are aesthetic, have a long service life and positive properties.
- Aluminum oxide and zirconium structures. These products are the most durable - they last about 15 years. Even prostheses of impressive length are made of such material.
Preparation method
In addition to these types, designs are divided according to the manufacturing method:
- Combined. These include a base and an outer cover.
- Solid cast. Considered common due to the easy handling of them.
Tabs
How to put a bridge on your teeth if tabs are installed? The procedure is as follows:
- First, adjacent teeth are treated. This involves the preparation of special cavities. The easiest way is to create sites that are left over from old fillings. After elimination, the necessary treatment is required.
- After creating a mold, the teeth are temporarily filled.
- Then the work is done by technicians. In the mold laboratory, a metal frame is created, which will be a tab placed in an artificial unit.
- Prepared units will become a support for the installation of the structure.
How to put a bridge on your teeth? The photo shows the result of the work done. During the procedure, the specialist monitors the patient's sensations. Only with a properly installed design will the jaw work comfortably.
On crowns
How to put bridges on teeth if crowns are installed? The procedure is as follows:
- Preparation is performed with adjacent teeth.
- They grind them to install the crown, prepare a cavity for fixing the prosthesis.
- Then, a prototype of the bridge installation site is performed.
- A temporary prosthesis made of plastic is mounted.
- A denture design is created. At this stage, trying on.
- If the design is suitable, it is covered with ceramics. Choose a color close to natural teeth.
No matter how successful the prosthesis is, in the end it needs to be fitted in place. After that, it is polished by bite and finally fixed. You can put the bridge on the front teeth, as well as on the back. The procedure in both cases must be performed efficiently.
Advantages and disadvantages
It is permissible to put bridges on the front teeth and back. Of the advantages of devices distinguish the following:
- You can correct noticeable defects and improve your smile.
- Although the design is lightweight, the material is strong enough.
- Bridges are not capable of causing discomfort if maintenance rules are followed.
- Create designs from the latest materials.
- Devices perfectly replace a lost tooth or several units.
- Installation and removal are quick. A person instantly gets used to the bridge.
- Care is easy.
- No special specialist training is needed. Installation can be performed in any clinic.
- Affordable price.
Do bridges put wisdom teeth? It all depends on the specific case. This is affected by the condition of the tooth and oral cavity. But you should take into account the presence of disadvantages:
- Turning of supporting teeth is required to fix the bridge. An expensive and reliable method can be applied - adhesive prosthetics.
- To fix, you need live teeth or use implants.
- Atrophy of the jaw tissue under the jumper is likely.
- A strong load on the supporting teeth is performed, which leads to their immobility.
How much do they put a bridge on their teeth? The whole procedure with the manufacture, installation of seals, fitting takes about 2 weeks. But the timing in each case is individual. You don’t need to worry if it hurts to put bridges on your teeth, as this procedure is performed painlessly thanks to modern technology.
Hygiene
Almost immediately after fixation, the question arises of proper maintenance of the structure. There are no new hygiene requirements, but the implementation of the usual recommendations will be more important. Teeth should be cleaned with special floss once a day.
Daily care varies slightly. Now there will be a different emphasis on cleansing. In this case, special attention should be paid to the area between the dentures and the gums. It is more convenient to use superfloss to cleanse this part. And the technological method will be the use of an irrigator. Such a device allows you to wash the area with water under pressure.
It is still necessary to follow all the dentist's advice on caring for your mouth. Some time after installing the bridge, you often need to rinse the cavity. Sealed treatment will prevent problems during getting used to the new product. In the immediate period after the installation of the prosthesis, an examination of the oral cavity and consultation with a specialist will be required.
Probable complications
Some people refuse prosthetics. The teeth that are near the lost, lose their support. They experience pressure, the effect of which is compensated by neighboring ones. It turns out that the teeth next to the gap move towards the free space. Because of this, changes in the oral cavity occur, which leads to discomfort during chewing.
The load during chewing food will not be balanced. Some teeth are subject to severe stress. This imbalance can eventually upset the activity of the chewing apparatus. Young people need to worry about the integrity of the dentition as early as possible. Installing a bridge prosthesis is much easier than eliminating multiple consequences.
If staggering, what to do?
Over time, the product may become loose. But since modern dentistry developments are used, this does not appear often. The structure loosens from the destruction of the supporting teeth or cement, which was used for fixation.
What to do in this case? It is necessary to consult a doctor. Usually the bridge is removed and installed again. If the destruction of the supporting teeth is not visible on the x-ray, then you should not worry. It does not need to be strengthened, since over time the structure will stagger again.
Dropping out
If a bridge has fallen, you should not take action yourself. It is necessary to consult a doctor. He performs an inspection and gives recommendations for further action. If the structure fell out without damage, it is reinstalled. And if there was a break, you need to create and install a new product.
Withdrawal
If the bridge is damaged or loose or there is pain in the abutment, then the structure must be removed. Perform this work should be a specialist. A person himself can damage the structure and abutment teeth. Jaw bones may still be affected.
To determine the degree of damage and the need to remove the bridge allows computed tomography. On its basis, the dentist evaluates the condition and performs a removal. This procedure is performed in the following ways:
- A common method is scalers that ultrasonically unselect mounts. In this case, the crowns will be removed carefully, then they are used again.
- A Koch apparatus is used to cut the prosthesis. The procedure is performed with anesthesia. This method is used if a supporting tooth hurts under the bridge. He is being treated and new crowns are installed.
Replacement
If replacement of the bridge is required, the doctor removes it with a scaler. The procedure is painless, moreover, it costs less to install a prosthesis. After removal, an inspection is carried out, and then a new product is inserted.
Life time
The period of operation of the bridge depends on:
- on the accuracy of the manufacture of the prosthesis;
- quality of work;
- material;
- bridge lengths;
- condition of abutment teeth;
- chewing load distribution;
- periodontal formation.
Typically, the dentist provides a guarantee that the prosthesis will last up to 5 years. But subject to all the advice and careful care, the service life can be up to 25 years.
Cost
The cost of installing a bridge is determined by many factors. The cost mainly depends on the material from which the prosthesis is made.
Ceramic-metal bridges are the most expensive . The price of the product is at least 9 thousand rubles per tooth. The average cost of finished bridge prostheses is 14–37 thousand rubles.
Thus, the bridges on the teeth allow you to maintain normal chewing function and a beautiful smile. The main thing is that the installation is carried out by a specialist. And the patient can only follow all the recommendations regarding the care of the structure, and then it will last a very long time.