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Maryland Bridges
April 5, 2010 · No comments

Maryland Bridges

Maryland bridges consist of a porcelain or ceramic false tooth (pontic), which is bonded to a metal backing. This metal backing aside from the false tooth has (usually) two flanges, which are known as wings. These wings fit closely to …

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Cantilever and Fixed-Fixed Bridges

Cantilever and Fixed-Fixed Bridges

April 2, 2010 · 2 Comments

Cantilever bridges consist of a false tooth (or teeth), which is attached to a crown that fits on the abutment tooth. The pontic is similar to a laboratory

Dental Bridges

Dental Bridges

March 10, 2010 · No comments

Bridges are used to replace one or several missing teeth, they are a fixed restoration so unlike dentures are not removed for cleaning or any other purpose. A

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