At the London Smile Clinic we have the experience and expertise to bring together the various advanced dental disciplines required to create dental bridges that not only look great but they function correctly, are healthy and will last for many years to come.
What are dental bridges?
When you have one or more missing teeth, then a dental bridge may be used to restore the resulting gaps. The dental bridge is basically a false tooth, beautifully created from porcelain that fills the gap and is supported by adjacent teeth or implants.
One of the most crucial skills in the placement of a dental bridge is to create the illusion that the missing tooth emerges from gum just a natural tooth. Our skills in cosmetic dentistry, gum manipulation and our in-house implant dentist can combine to ensure no-one will know that you ever had a missing tooth!
There are several types of bridge:
1Traditional Fixed Dental Bridge
Here the “false tooth” is fused between two porcelain crowns to fill the gap left by a missing tooth. There are two crowns holding it in place attached onto your teeth either side of the false tooth. This type of dental bridge can be used to replace one or more missing teeth.
2Cantilever Dental Bridge
In areas of your mouth that are under less stress, such as your front teeth, a cantilever dental bridge may be used. A cantilever dental bridge is when the “false tooth” is only supported on one side. The result is just as aesthetic but has the benefit that fewer teeth have to be treated.
3Resin Bonded Dental Bridges / Maryland Dental Bridge
The type of dental bridge is almost always used for your front teeth. The main benefit of this type of dental bridge is that healthy teeth either side need either minimal or no preparation. The “false tooth” is fused to metal or ceramic “wings” that are bonded very firmly to the supporting or “abutment” teeth with a resin. The wings are hidden from view so that only the porcelain, which appears just like a natural tooth, is visible.
4Implant Supported Dental bridges
Implants are the modern way to replace missing teeth. An implant is placed in the bone where the tooth root would have originally been. When it has fused to the bone it can be restored with individual crowns or, when more than one tooth is missing, with an implant supported dental bridge. Even if you have no teeth in one or both jaws, implants can be placed and an implant supported dental bridge securely fixed.
Cases
Gummy, Crowded and Discoloured Teeth resolved using dental bridges
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This patient was unhappy with a number of problems, but particularly the dark colour of her teeth. A combination of a gum lift, crowns, veneers and a bridge transformed her smile giving her a more attractive and whiter smile.
Small teeth and retained baby tooth fixed with dental bridges
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Jane came to us to transform her smile. She was unhappy with the appearance of her small teeth and a slight gap between her upper centrals. A bridge was used to replace the retained baby tooth and seven veneers were placed creating a natural looking fuller smile.
Old Crowns and Ageing Teeth
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This lovely patient has had a patchwork of dentistry over the years-old crowns, white fillings and she has lost confidence in smiling, it was a very ageing look. Now with a seamless blend of porcelain crowns and bridges, her smile is rejuvenated, and she is really happy with the result!
Reviews
From Our Patients
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At the smile clinic they are friendly and efficient. My appointments are on time and hassle free. After 20 years of avoiding dentists, I am now a real advocate.
Absolutely love my new smile � thank you London Smile Clinic it’s been an amazing journey!
I had the most wonderful experience on my recent visit to the London Smile Clinic. Dr. Manrina Rhode is a an experienced and professional dentist. Her reassuring manner made me very comfortable. The environment at the clinic is also welcoming and all the staff are very helpful.
I was getting married and I wanted to smile in the pictures and needed a boost to my confidence my teeth have always been an issue and it was something that was so personal for me. The staff were amazing and really caring and Tim did a fabulous job. I love my new smile would highly recommend this team of professionals. Thank you Sue Evans
Outstanding service, caring staff and great location. I have finally managed to boost my confidence with a simple process. Staff will look after you and provide the best possible solution, even if minor. If you are looking to make the right decision and reassurance, The London Smile Clinic is the one for you.
