A Maryland bridge is a treatment option for replacing a missing tooth as it is relatively less expensive when compared to alternatives such as dental implants. Its components are the pontic, which is porcelain in the shape of a tooth to replace the missing one, and metallic wings that hold on the back of the adjacent teeth. The whole bridge is cemented and does not need to be removed from the mouth to be cleaned. Typical success rates are quoted as being as high as 80% after 5 years when the missing tooth is in front. Far lower success rates are seen in the back teeth, and this is mostly due to occlusal (chewing) forces.

A Maryland bridge is a treatment option for replacing a missing tooth as it is relatively less expensive when compared to alternatives such as dental implants. Its components are the pontic, which is porcelain in the shape of a tooth to replace the missing one, and metallic wings that hold on the back of the adjacent teeth. The whole bridge is cemented and does not need to be removed from the mouth to be cleaned. Typical success rates are quoted as being as high as 80% after 5 years when the missing tooth is in front. Far lower success rates are seen in the back teeth, and this is mostly due to occlusal (chewing) forces.

References

  1. Dental bridges (Leven Vale Dental Practice).
  2. Bridge (dentistry) (Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia).

The information above should be used as a reference only. Any medical decision should not be taken before consulting a health care professional.

The masculine gender may have been more used in the article, but without prejudice, to make reading easier.

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