Dental Bridges
Dental Bridges – Affordable, Top Quality Cosmetic Dentistry:
These are cosmetic dentistry procedures which are done to hold a false tooth or several false teeth in place. The dental bridge is literally used to fill the gap where a tooth or several teeth are missing.
They are fixed on the teeth on each side of the gap (traditional bridges), and the false tooth or crown goes on the bridge that is placed in the middle. Pontics are what these replacement or false teeth are called, and they can be constructed of alloys, porcelain, gold, and perhaps even a combination of these materials.
This procedure is also know as a fixed partial denture, and it is part of restorative or cosmetic dentistry.
Dental Bridges are Available through the Medical Tours Costa Rica Medical Tourism Group:
How do I know whether I need this procedure:
You will need this procedure for any of several reasons:
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Tooth loss due to disease.
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Tooth loss due to decay.
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Tooth loss because of injury.
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To help correct eating and speaking functions.
If any you have any of the above-listed conditions, then you could be a good candidate for and really benefit from fixed partial dentures. A dental bridge procedure generally does not take more than 2 visits to the dentist’s office.
Since fixed partial dentures are placed on an outpatient basis, it does away with the need for a hospital stay.
Are there different types of fixed partial dentures?
There are actually three main dental bridge types:
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If a crown is created for the tooth or implant on either side of the missing tooth, then they are called traditional bridges. These are the most common types of fixed partial dentures, and they can be made of ceramics or porcelain fused to the metal.
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If there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth, they are called cantilever dental bridges.
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If the crown are made of a metal framework which supports plastic teeth and gums, the dental bridges are called Maryland bonded bridges.
It would be up to your and your dentist to choose the best type of dental bridge for your particular needs. It could also be that the dentist you choose for your dental procedure works with one or two types of fixed partial dentures rather than all possible types.
If you have a preference, your dental consultant at Medical Tours Costa Rica will help you find a top quality dentist who specializes in the particular bridges you are looking for. The dentist that is generally available through Medical Tours Costa Rica is Doctor Marcela Zapata, who is a maxillofacial surgeon.
You will be hard-pressed to find a better educated and qualified maxillofacial dentist Costa Rica or anywhere else in the region. You can take a look at Doctor Zapata’s qualifications by visiting her page on this website.
Once you have gone over her extensive education, training and experience, you will realize that you are in great hands when you choose to travel to Costa Rica for dentistry services.
How long should I plan to stay in Costa Rica if I am getting fixed partial dentures:
There will be a recommendation for you to stay in the country about 3 weeks if you are going to get dental bridge work done properly. This is because your fixed partial dentures will be custom-made to look like the rest of your natural teeth.
Since you will have to remain in Costa Rica for about three weeks, you can always book sightseeing tours so that you can see how beautiful this lush and tropical Central American country really is. You can also book a stay at an all-inclusive beach side resort so you can get away for a while and simply relax.
However, you could always opt for two trips to the country to finish the dental work. The procedure is done in two stages, so it would be best for you to stay the length of time that is required for the entire procedure (2 to 3 weeks).
What should you do if I want more information or if I want to contact the maxillofacial surgeon?
If you want to find out more information about dental bridges, or if you want to contact the maxillofacial surgeon, simply fill out the no obligation contact form, request more information or a teleconference with the dentist, and one of our representatives will get in touch with you to begin the process.
In the alternative, you can call 1-866-665-6433, Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, US Central Standard Time, and speak to a dental tourism consultant directly. Medical Tours Costa Rica specializes in VIP treatment of dental travelers, and your consultant can help you with every aspect of your trip.
If you would like more information regarding dental bridges, you can read the Wikipedia article.