Implants
Bridges are indicated whenever at least one tooth is missing. A bridge is composed of abutments and pontics. Abutments are the supports for the bridge and consist of crowns placed on the teeth surrounding the empty space. The pontics are special crowns that span the empty space and connect to the abutments. The abutment teeth used to support the bridge are prepared just like crowns. We then take an impression of the prepared teeth and make a temporary bridge to place on the teeth to maintain their positions and protect them while a dental laboratory fabricates the permanent bridge. At your next visit, we will try-in the bridge to ensure a good fit and then cement the bridge in place.
Implants are designed to replace the root of a missing tooth and can be used to support crowns, bridges, or dentures. The root-form implant is the most common type and basically consists of three main components:
- Implant screw - This part of the implant is made of titanium and is surgically placed in the bone. Titanium is accepted by the body extremely well and fuses with the bone (called osseointegration) during the healing process.
- Abutment - This is a metal collar that attaches to the top of the implant screw and is the base for a crown, bridge, or denture.
- Crown - The crown is the manufactured tooth that fits on top of the abutment. Bridges and dentures can also be secured to the abutment. The placement of the crown, bridge, or denture is the final step of the implant process.
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Girgis Dental Care - Dr. Johannes Girgis
Family & Cosmetic Dentist - Dentist in Ottawa - Bank Street1385 Bank Street, Suite 203, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8N4
Phone: (613) 738-1113
Email: Info at GirgisDentalCare dot ca
