What to expect during the porcelain dental bridge procedure?

A dental bridge is usually used when a patient has multiple missing teeth in a row. It is a cost-effective method to replace your missing teeth and restore the smile with false teeth to fill the gap. Porcelain dental bridges in Long Island, NY are the most widely used prosthetic device for the procedure as they very closely resemble your natural teeth and are pretty durable. However, if you want, you may also get a prosthetic dental bridge made from other materials such as metal, gold, silver, or ceramic as per your preference.  

What happens during a dental bridge procedure? 

The porcelain dental bridge installation requires some preparation. The procedure is as follows:

• The first phase of getting a dental bridge is determining whether you would be an ideal candidate for the treatment. Therefore, first, you will need to go through a comprehensive dental examination. 

• If you are an ideal candidate, the doctor will prepare your teeth to install the dental bridge. The doctor will remove the enamel around your teeth during this process to prepare the bridge installation post (abutment).

• The doctor will also take the impression of your teeth to prepare the dental bridge. It may take a few days to prepare the permanent bridge, so the doctor may install a temporary dental bridge.

• During your second visit, the doctor will remove the temporary dental bridge and install the permanent one. 

• There are three types of dental bridges including traditional, crown-supported, and implant-supported. The installation procedure may vary depending on which type of dental bridges the doctor may recommend depending on the condition of your teeth. 

 

Traditional dental bridges in Long Island, NY is the most widely used method. They are made from porcelain, metal, or ceramic. In this procedure, tooth abutments are prepared on either side of the teeth gap, and a traditional dental bridge with pontic (artificial teeth) in between is affixed in place. During a crown-supported dental bridge procedure, dental crowns are used on either side of the teeth gap to support the dental bridge installation. Similarly, during an implant-supported bridge installation, implants are used to affix the bridge in place.

• Depending on which dental bridge has been installed, you may need to revisit the doctor after a few weeks for a follow-up to ensure the bridge is properly fitted and well adjusted before it is cemented permanently.  

If you are interested in getting high-quality porcelain dental bridges in Long Island, NY, or have any additional queries, get in touch with our team for a consultation.