Dental bridges are the most common dental prostheses that have been used to treat lost teeth. However, not many are aware of the conditions when a dental bridge is indicated, their types, and their horizon of functionality. In this article, we will study how effective dental bridges are and how to know which bridges are the best choice for you. If you have been searching for technical information about dental bridges, this article may answer all your queries. Dental bridges: mechanism and structure Dental bridges can be considered for the replacement of more than one missing tooth. Parts of a dental Bridge A dental bridge consists of three parts: Pontic: Pontic is an artificial tooth that replaces missing tooth or teeth. These are the most vulnerable parts of the dental bridge. Pontic is completely dependent on the abutment teeth and crowns over it. Abutment: Dental bridges need surrounding teeth as anchors to stay in place. This support is called abutment teeth. The abutment teeth should be very strong because they share the chewing load of the dental bridge as well. Crown: The crown covers the abutment teeth or Implant just like a single crown. The biggest difference between a crown and a bridge is that a single crown does not need any support from the surrounding teeth or implants, but a dental bridge needs sound healthy neighboring teeth support. (more…)