Body of Bridge Prosthesis (Pontic)

A bridge (Pontic) is a dental structure that is used to restore teeth in the event of loss or damage. It consists of two parts: the crown and the body of the bridge.

A crown is a piece of denture that is placed on the tooth that will be replaced. It can be made from various materials such as metal, ceramics or composite materials. The crown must match the shape and size of the tooth to ensure a secure fit.

The body of the bridge is the part of the structure that connects the crown to adjacent teeth. It can be made from a variety of materials, including metal, ceramic, or composite materials. The body of the bridge must be strong and stress-resistant to withstand chewing forces and maintain its shape and size.

A bridge can only be placed after careful planning and preparation of the mouth. The dentist will examine and determine which teeth will be replaced, and will also perform the necessary procedures to prepare the mouth for the installation of a denture. After installation of the prosthesis, the patient can continue treatment and dental care as before its installation.

A bridge is an effective way to restore teeth and improve the patient’s quality of life. However, like any other dental procedure, it requires careful preparation and a professional approach to avoid possible complications.

Is it time to replace part of a lost tooth or the entire crown with an artificial prosthesis? Dentistry has a wide range of different techniques to achieve these results. One of the important elements in making a denture is the material used. In modern dentistry, two main techniques for making dental prostheses are used: fixed and removable. The fundamental technique for using dental bridges is dental abutment bridges. Therefore, when people talk about dental bridges, they mean dentures. Dental bridges are removable dentures that are part of artificial teeth.

A bridge prosthesis requires high-quality preparation of the oral cavity, since in many cases it is necessary to replace other parts of the tooth. As a rule, if dental preparation is necessary, a fixing matrix remains, which is installed directly into the stumps of the teeth - crowns, crown-fillings. This allows you to preserve your natural dental structure to the maximum extent, due to which the prosthetics cover adjacent molars. Thus, the teeth that are as close as possible to the crowns of the dentures serve as supports. To install a bridge on your teeth, you need to use dental pins and prepare sockets for them. Fixing cement is subsequently installed between the abutment teeth and the bridge.