Bridges

A form of restoration done if one or more permanent teeth is extracted or lost is the use of bridges. The gap is filled in to prevent the movement of the remaining teeth. This shifting will result to occlusion and can sometimes cause the jaw joint to become painful. Crooked teeth are harder to clean which in turn may cause tooth decay and other gum disease. If untreated, the decay may lead to loss of more teeth. Bridges are used as preventive measures and are non-removable appliances for one or more artificial teeth held on to the adjacent tooth by crowns. The pressure when chewing food is then placed on the adjacent natural tooth.