WHAT IS A FIXED PARTIAL DENTURE?

A fixed partial denture (also called a fixed bridge) is a restoration that replaces or spans the space where one or more teeth have been lost. As its name describes, a fixed partial denture does not need to be removed from the mouth for cleaning. A fixed partial denture is bonded or cemented into place — only a dentist can remove it.

CONVENTIONAL FIXED BRIDGE

The bridge can be made either in metal, Porcelain fused to metal or all porcelain, depending on the esthetic requirements of the patient and the amount of load it will be subjected to. In a conventional bridge one or more artificial teeth are set between crowns placed over adjoining natural teeth. The dentist shapes the natural teeth to receive the crowns. This procedure normally takes two to three visits to be completed.

ADVANTAGES

It has a long life

• Easy to Clean
• Improves the bite
• Improves esthetics
• Helps prevent movement of adjacent and opposing teeth