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Dental Bridges

A fixed, natural-looking solution for missing teeth.

Here at Maida Smiles, our dentists like Dr Harrison and Dr Gutierres are specifically skilled in the art of restoring missing teeth, which is why our practice in London offers several types of advanced treatments for tooth loss. For example, we don’t just offer regular, traditional bridges, we can integrate other areas like dentistry like implants, with bridges to create a restoration that lasts longer, looks more natural and offers no degree of movement.

Close-up of a dental shade guide kit used to match crown and bridge colour

Your brief overview for replacing teth with a bridge

A bridge uses the strong teeth on either side of a gap to act as anchors. These support a custom-made tooth that fills the space, restoring your smile’s natural line and function.

Each bridge is meticulously crafted from high-quality porcelain to blend seamlessly with your other teeth. It restores your ability to chew with confidence and prevents neighbouring teeth from shifting over time.

Confident smile after PRGF dental treatment at Maida Smiles

How to make dental bridges even better

Above, we’ve touched on how to integrate dental bridges with implants to make them more secure. But the benefits don’t stop there. For example, dental implants replace the tooth’s natural root, which means it doesn’t rely on otherwise healthy teeth for support.

In traditional bridge cases, the teeth on either side of the gap have to be filed down and replaced with crowns—this is permanent, and the crowns will need replacing. With dental implants, we only use crowns for the fake teeth, leaving your natural teeth untouched and intact.

Dental implants also boast a longer lifespan than dental bridges, lasting typically between 15 and 25 years, with some lasting up to 30. Thus, they are the most durable tooth replacement system available in dentistry today.

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Failed dental bridges and crowns:

  • • Dental crown fallen out due to poor bonding or cement failure
  • • Fractured or cracked dental crowns from excessive force or wear
  • • Misalignment of prosthetic causing bite issues or discomfort
  • • Increased sensitivity in supporting teeth or decay to abutment teeth
  • • Development of periodontal disease around the abutment teeth
  • • Detachment or loosening of the dental bridge
  • • Mismatched colouring between the bridge and existing teeth
  • • Improper fit leads to speaking and chewing difficulties
  • • Development of TMJ due to misalignment
  • • Instability caused by bone loss around the missing tooth
  • • Changes to facial structure due to long-term bone loss
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    Types of dental bridges

    From £87.50 PM on finance

    Traditional bridge:

    • For: Rear teeth (molars and premolars)
    • Replaces: Commonly 1-2 teeth
    • Lifespan: 10–15 years
    • Materials: Porcelain fused to metal (PFM), ceramic or metal

    Cantilever Bridge:

    • For: Front teeth (not recommended for molars)
    • Replaces: One tooth
    • Lifespan: 5-10 years
    • Materials: PFM, ceramic or metal

    Maryland Bridge:

    • For: Front teeth (incisors)
    • Replaces: 1-2 teeth
    • Lifespan: 5-7 years
    • Materials: Porcelain/ceramic & metal framework

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