Dental Bridge is one of the options of replacing missing teeth other than doing denture or implant. It is a fixed appliance/prosthesis which means it cannot be removed or taken out. The most important thing to look for before opting to do bridge is to…
It is advisable to replace missing tooth or teeth in order to prevent serious dental issues in future, while preserving oral functioning and improving your smile. Apart from denture which is the most popular solution in replacing missing tooth or teeth, there’s also a bridge…
Amy had her tooth removed a long time ago and was concerned about her teeth moving due to the space.
Though Amy was on a tight budget, thus I recommended that she went with a semi-permanent option of a fibre reinforced composite (FRC) bridge, before deciding on a more permanent solution such as a Conventional Bridge or an Implant.
After isolation of her teeth
So after comparing the pros and cons of the treatment with a conventional bridge, I proceeded with doing the necessary treatments to get her tooth restored.
As a brief; the pros of having a FRC Bridge are: 1. Restoring the missing tooth 2. Reducing the chances of the space to close or adjacent teeth to tilt. 3. Restoring function and chewing efficiency
After removal of the decayed tooth structure, I proceeded to build up the bridge sequentially with the fibre strands placed across the 2 adjacent teeth.
After removing decayed tooth structure and preparation of the canine tooth for the fibre strands.
It took me a total of 1 hour to clean, restore and polish up the FRC bridge. Amy was thrilled to say the least, when I showed her the pictures of my work and when I handed her the mirror.
Finished built up of the Bridge
A gentle reminder was given to Amy that the treatment is meant to be a semi-permanent treatment as she would need a more stable and permanent solution such as a conventional bridge or an implant.
Completed FRC after polishing and bite check.
Email me at shanaz@drfauziah.com or come visit us at KPF for a consult if you have a similar issue.
White and straight alignment of teeth has always been the perception of a perfect teeth. However, imperfection might be a perfection for some people. This principal is what this patient’s hold and he requested me to duplicate the condition of his adjacent teeth when I…
A beautiful smile is the most important outfit that one can invest in. A baby who smiles without teeth means cute ; but a lady who smiles without teeth immediately makes her look awkward. The case that I am sharing today is a case which…