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Cosmetic considerations are the most obvious reasons why people opt to have bridgework made for them. Gaps left by missing teeth are unsightly, especially at the front. Lost teeth can also affect the shape of your face leading to the 'collapsed' appearance we often associate with old age.
The aging effect can also be exacerbated if the loss of teeth affects your speech.
However there are functional reasons for having bridgework as well. Without the lateral support of neighbouring teeth those that remain can begin to lean inward. This change to the 'bite profile' can be a source of tooth pain, especially when chewing. Sometimes this leaning effect can all but close the gap between the remaining teeth, but this can become a source of gum disease and decay resulting from an accumulation of trapped food.
The procedure is accomplished over the course of two / three appointments. During the first we will prepare the support teeth so that the new crowns can be placed over them. When this is done we take careful impressions of the support teeth and the gap between them using a mould.
We will either ensure the colour of the new 'teeth' exactly match your own, but if you want to change anything that will be fine. We will often involve our technician in this conversation in order to ensure you get exactly what you want.
We will fit you with a temporary crowns to protect the exposed teeth and gums and this will conclude you first treatment.
The crowns we fit are all custom made you fit each individual. We have our own on site laboratory who will make your new bridgework by hand. This will take a few days. During this time you can relax and enjoy the extensive spa facilities that Heviz offers. However, very bust patients often opt to travel home and return for the final fitting the following week.
At you second appointment your new bridgework is fitted, checked for its fit and bite, and adjusted accordingly. It is then cemented into place. We like to do this at least one day before you leave us. This is because experience has shown that you will need some time to get used to the new teeth. This gives us the opportunity to check and adjust the fit.
Surprisingly, bridgework costs no more than having new crowns. Each artificial tooth will cost either 190 GB Pounds if it is made from porcelain fused to metal or 290 GB Pounds if it is made from Zirconium.