A bridge (fixed bridge/fixed partial denture) is a dental prosthesis that fills the space where one or more teeth are missing. A bridge has three parts, a pontic (artificial tooth replaces the missing tooth), and a crown on either side. The crowns fit over the prepared teeth next to the gap (missing tooth). The pontic fills the space left by the missing tooth. The bridge is commonly cemented or bonded to the prepared teeth, and the bridge cannot be taken out of the mouth. Different types of dental material can be used to fabricate a bridge; they are gold, porcelain fused to metal, and all-porcelain.
Advantages:
-Look, feel and function like natural teeth
-No need to remove from mouth for cleaning
Disadvantages:
-Cost
-Reduction of tooth structure
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