Adhesive bridge: reviews and photos about adhesive dentures

When you have lost one or more teeth, it is very important to replace them in a timely manner, to make it the best method.Replacing missing teeth will not only help to restore your smile and regain self-confidence, but also minimize the negative consequences that often occur after tooth loss.For example, changes in bite, speech disorders, increased risk of caries, periodontal disease, eating disorders.The analog for replacement is an adhesive prosthesis, and what it is you will learn below.

The bridge is a prosthetic tooth that is attached to one or both adjacent teeth and is not removed.The adhesive bridge is held in place by a metal wing that protrudes from the side and is fixed with a special medical glue to the supporting tooth.It can be made of porcelain, bonded to metal or zirconium oxide( plus this is because it has high strength, a white mineral, which is not visible on the tooth).But there is one important condition, the back of the supporting tooth should be rough, so that the properties of the glue are enhanced and the effectiveness is improved.

To do this, a small amount of enamel is removed from the tooth surface, to which the adhesive bridge will be attached, but the photo can be seen.

This is a good enough way to replace the missing tooth.Adhesive bridges are usually used to replace the front teeth, because during eating, the bite is strong enough, it is likely that the adhesive bond prosthesis may break.Adhesive prosthetics can be used only when the supporting tooth is completely healthy or with little or no structural changes.

Functions of the installed adhesive bridge

The adhesive is used to secure the prosthesis and store it in place during normal daily activities.It is applied to the lingual surface of the tooth, so the adhesive bridge is not visible, which preserves the cosmetological effect.

Active ingredients

The main ingredient for dentures is glue, polymethyl methacrylate vinyl ether, anhydrade( PVM-MA) and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose( CMC) polymer.Some adhesive prostheses contain zinc to ensure greater anchorage to the supporting tooth.

Adhesive bridge - tooth preservation

Adhesive bridges are the same bridge that is installed using the same technology, but there is one difference in the fastening.A conventional bridge is attached from above to the supporting tooth, and this one is attached to the inner part( the lingual side).

There are two fixation methods:

• First - special plates( wings) are made on the bridge adhesive prosthesis, with which it is fixed.
• The second is the splinting.On the surface of the supporting( adjacent) teeth, a small narrow cavity is made, into which a piece of prosthesis is placed, which is made of a glassy material.
  

  Adhesive bridgework( splinting)

  But there is a small disadvantage of this setting of the prosthesis - under heavy load( during chewing) it will last no more than 2 years.

Indications

There is a group of indications for setting an adhesive bridge.It includes:

• damage to the front tooth or lateral( insignificant that preserves the structure and function);
• healthy tooth with small defects( may be due to congenital pathology of the dentition or formation of the jaw);
• direct indications to the impossibility of carrying out conventional prosthetics.

How to care for a prosthesis

Caring for your adhesive bridge is the key to a good and comfortable state of health.Proper care and regular consultation in the dentist about dental prostheses will provide a beautiful appearance and health of the oral cavity. If you regularly practice prosthetic hygiene, then you can with confidence get the following:

• bright, natural smile;
• fresh breath;
• feeling of comfort, stability of dentures.

For the optimal care of dentures, three basic elements are necessary: ​​

• hygiene products;
• protection;
• sealing.

Hygiene products

Hygienic products are needed to maintain the purity of dentures and to remove stains, bacteria that cause bad breath.

The degree of protection is for the health of the gums and the prevention of plaque formation on the adhesive bridge.Sealing - to prevent slipping of dentures during eating and other daily activities.

To clean the teeth, you need a special toothpaste and a soft nylon brush, carefully removing the leftovers of food.

Treatment alternatives

There are several alternative therapies without using adhesive teeth prosthetics. They consist of:

• do without treatment - leave as a gap;
• simple denture;
• conventional bridge;
• dental implant.

How long will this last?

Positive side and negative

If you read the reviews about the adhesive bridge, you can divide them into two groups - who is for and who is against.

Those who like the prosthesis distinguish such positive qualities:

• is a simple treatment that does not require the use of anesthesia and special dental instruments( only one - two visits);
• correction is possible if necessary;
• more conservative treatment compared with the setting of a conventional bridge;
• does not harm other teeth, but retains them;
• there is no direct indication for tooth depulpation;
• good aesthetics, especially with the use of zirconia;
  

  An important plus adhesive bridge - a good aesthetics

• the bridge is installed in place, and not removable.

Another group of people identified such disadvantages:

• may periodically be unstuck, it is necessary to go straight to the dentist;
• is not suitable for molars and premolars( posterior teeth);
• metal wings can sometimes give a supporting tooth a greyish shade.

The cost of prosthetics

The price of an adhesive prosthesis varies greatly, as it all depends on the material from which the prosthesis will be used.Also taken into account the work of the doctor, the use of special equipment( depreciation).