The technique of making a porcelain bridge is a method of restoring lost teeth based on the mechanism of using two teeth next to the missing tooth, as a fulcrum and capturing a porcelain bridge on top.
Porcelain bridges will consist of 2, 3 teeth attached together, in which 2 teeth next to the missing tooth position will act as abutments for the bridge. From only $150 per tooth, all-ceramic porcelain teeth are resistant to breakage, highly elastic, biocompatible, providing a bright, natural appearance with a lifespan of 7-10 years.
PORCELAIN TOOTH BRIDGE TO REPLACE MISSING TEETH
Porcelain bridge method, also known as bridge dental implant, is a traditional solution to help restore one tooth or many missing teeth, which is applied by many dentists.
The technique of implementing this solution is based on the mechanism of using two teeth next to the missing tooth as a fulcrum, then covering a series of porcelain bridges on top. Porcelain bridges will consist of 2, 3 or 4 teeth attached together. In particular, the two sides of the missing teeth have been used as pillars for the bridge, the porcelain bridge series will have the same natural tooth color as the remaining real teeth, restoring the aesthetics for the person who has lost teeth.
Advantages and disadvantages of the method of planting porcelain bridges
The method of planting porcelain bridges possesses the advantages of temporary restoration as well as cost savings. But besides that, the method also has disadvantages in terms of durability, invasion of real teeth, failure to overcome jaw bone loss, etc., so before implementation, people need to consider choosing carefully.
Advantages:
- Quick solution to replace missing teeth.
- Fixed bite, restored chewing ability, relative aesthetics.
- Restore pronunciation, communication.
- Material of porcelain teeth is benign, safe for the user’s body.
- The implementation process is simple, does not take too much time.
- The price is moderate, suitable for the needs of many people.
Defect:
- Invasion of real teeth to create abutments. In the long term, there is a risk of losing all teeth due to loose abutment teeth, dead pulp, and decayed abutment teeth.
- Difficult to clean because porcelain crowns do not fit as closely as real teeth, easily get stuck in food causing bad breath, more serious is tooth decay, gingivitis.
- Without preventing jaw bone loss, gum recession will still occur.
- Affect the ability to chew and speak if the porcelain bridge is weak.
- The stability and durability of porcelain dental bridges are not high, they have to be redone many times, wasting users’ time and costs.
The process of planting porcelain bridges at Dong Nam Dental
Step 1: Visit and check the general condition of your teeth
Step 2: Anesthetize and grind the tooth
Step 3: Take impressions of jaws and restore temporary teeth
Step 4: Attach porcelain tooth bridge
Step 5: Check and schedule a follow-up appointment
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At Dong Nam Dental Clinic, the time to plant porcelain teeth in case the patient’s mouth is completely healthy or the patient has been thoroughly treated for dental disease will be divided into 2 main appointments as follows:
– First appointment:
After examining and agreeing to treatment, the doctor will proceed to grind the real tooth for 15-20 minutes / tooth.
When the process of grinding is completed, you will be taken to make an impression of your jaw, compare the color of your teeth so that the doctor can send it to Labo for the technical staff to make your own set of bridges and the patient will have temporary teeth attached for a while. waiting for porcelain teeth to complete.
– Second appointment:
At this 2nd appointment and is also considered the last appointment when the porcelain teeth have been processed, the doctor will conduct a test to install the bridge on the abutment, if you feel comfortable, there is no need, the doctor will try to install the bridge. The dentist will fix the bridge and the process of making a porcelain bridge is considered completed.
Compare Methods Of Porcelain Tooth Bridge And Implant Dental Implant
| PORCELAIN DENTAL BRIDGE | DENTAL IMPLANT | |
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Structure |
Grinding real teeth on both sides of the missing teeth to create abutments, the porcelain crowns that are facing up can be all-ceramic teeth or metal porcelain teeth. |
The structure of the Implant post is made of benign, solid Titanium, similar to the root of a real tooth.
The crown of the crown will be connected to the Implant post through the Abutment joint in the middle. |
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Advantages |
-The process is done quickly after 2 appointments. -Relative aesthetics. - Average costs |
-Restore natural aesthetics. -Restoring chewing power similar to real teeth, not abstaining from food. -Safe and healthy for the body. -Applicable to all cases of tooth loss. -Preventing jaw bone loss due to tooth loss, limiting tooth displacement, protrusion of opposite teeth. - Only made once can be used for a lifetime when properly cared for. |
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Defect |
-Applicable in some cases of tooth loss. -Invading many real teeth, grinding teeth has the risk of causing dental disease, worse than losing teeth. -Loss of jaw bone, atrophy of the gums, aging of the face. -Difficult to clean causes bad breath, sensitivity, gingivitis. - Tooth life is not high, it needs to be done many times. |
-Treatment takes 3 to 5 months. -Requires the expertise of a specialist, medical equipment and appropriate materials. - High cost. |
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Reliability |
5 – 10 years |
From 20 years or a lifetime with proper care |
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Cost |
Moderate / Do it many times. |
High cost/Performed only once. |