{"id":9434,"date":"2025-05-22T21:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T21:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentic.gr\/?page_id=9434"},"modified":"2025-07-04T06:20:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T06:20:32","slug":"%ce%bf%ce%b4%ce%bf%ce%bd%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ae-%ce%b3%ce%ad%cf%86%cf%85%cf%81%ce%b1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dentic.gr\/en\/services\/%ce%bf%ce%b4%ce%bf%ce%bd%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ae-%ce%b3%ce%ad%cf%86%cf%85%cf%81%ce%b1\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Bridge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A dental bridge works similarly by bridging the gap created by one or more missing teeth. It typically consists of:<\/p>

  • Abutments:<\/strong> These are the natural teeth located on either side of the gap, serving as support bases for the bridge. These teeth are slightly prepared (filed down) to receive crowns.<\/li>
  • Pontic:<\/strong> This is the artificial tooth or teeth that replace the missing ones. It is connected to the crowns on the abutment teeth.<\/li><\/ul>

    The bridge is a fixed prosthesis<\/strong>, meaning it is permanently cemented onto the supporting teeth by the dentist and cannot be removed by the patient.\"\"
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    When is a bridge necessary?<\/strong><\/p>

    A dental bridge may be necessary for:<\/p>

    • Replacing missing teeth:<\/strong> It improves the appearance of the smile and restores chewing and speaking function.<\/li>
    • Prevention of adjacent teeth shifting:<\/strong> When a tooth is missing, neighboring teeth may tilt or shift into the gap, causing bite problems and increasing the risk of decay and gum disease.<\/li>
    • Restoration of proper distribution of chewing forces:<\/strong> Missing teeth can lead to overloading of the remaining teeth.<\/li>
    • Support of facial shape:<\/strong> Loss of multiple teeth can cause facial muscle sagging and changes in appearance.<\/li><\/ul>

      Materials Used for Bridge Construction:<\/strong><\/p>

      Dental bridges can be made from various materials, such as:<\/p>

      • Metal-ceramic:<\/strong> They have a metal framework for strength and are covered with porcelain for aesthetic results. They are durable and suitable for back teeth that endure heavy chewing forces.<\/li>
      • All-ceramic (porcelain or zirconia):<\/strong> They are made entirely from ceramic materials. They offer excellent aesthetics by closely mimicking the color and translucency of natural teeth. Zirconia is especially durable.<\/li>
      • Resin:<\/strong> They are mainly used for temporary restorations.<\/li><\/ul>

        Advantages of dental bridges:<\/strong><\/p>

        • Restores the ability to chew and speak.<\/li>
        • Improves the aesthetics of the smile.<\/li>
        • Prevents movement of adjacent teeth.<\/li>
        • Maintains the shape of the face.<\/li>
        • Provides a stable and permanent solution<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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