Dental Bridge – Types and Unique Features 

A dental bridge is a pontic, commonly known as a false tooth. Whenever there is a gap between the teeth caused by a missing tooth, the dental bridge will fill it up. Even though a dental bridge can be manufactured from various materials, for example gold, people opt for a porcelain product. This is the perfect option to create a dental bridge that blends in with the natural tooth, and it’s aesthetically pleasing. 

Dental Bridge Types

With years of experience in the field, Dr. Amin Samadian works with different types of top-quality dental bridges. The typical types include:

• Traditional: A traditional dental bridge features a false tooth that’s cemented into the desired spot. It relies on dental crowns to remain secured in place. It’s the go-to choice for many for filling in the spot of a missing tooth. 
• Implant-supported: This dental bridge uses dental implants instead of crowns. This is the most stable bridge support that needs two surgeries.
• Cantilever: Similar to a traditional dental bridge, the cantilever relies on crowns as well. But, the patient only needs one natural tooth next to the open gap. 
• Maryland: This dental bridge employs two natural abutment teeth around the gap. It uses a porcelain or metal framework to remain in place.