Dental Bridges Scotland to Restore Your Smile

What Is a Dental Bridge?

A dental bridge is a custom-made dental treatment that replaces a missing tooth, or several, by anchoring a pontic (false tooth) to the teeth on either side of the gap. This type of restoration helps restore your smile, improve chewing and speech, and maintain the health of your teeth and gums. There are several types of bridges, each suited to different situations depending on how many teeth are missing and where the gap is located.

Benefits of a Dental Bridge

• Fills the side of the gap caused by tooth loss
• Prevents surrounding teeth from drifting out of place
• Supports facial structure and balance
• Restores clear speech and bite function
• A fixed dental bridgework solution, no need for removable dentures

Types of Dental Bridges

Traditional Bridge

The most common type of bridge, a traditional dental bridge uses dental crowns on the teeth on either side of the gap, called abutment teeth. These are to support the pontic in between. These are typically made from porcelain fused to metal or ceramic and are strong enough for back molars.

Cantilever Bridge

A cantilever dental bridge is used when only one abutment tooth is available to support the bridge. This type of dental bridge is less common and best suited to areas of the mouth under lower bite pressure.

Maryland Bonded (Resin-Bonded Bridge)

Also called a resin bonded bridge, this option involves attaching metal wings or ceramic extensions to the back of the existing teeth adjacent to the gap. This is often used for front teeth, where minimal preparation is preferred.

The Dental Bridge Procedure

1. Preparing the Abutment Teeth During your first visit, we carefully shape the abutment teeth to accommodate dental crowns, which will later support the bridge. We then take detailed impressions of your teeth to send to our dental technician. A temporary bridge is placed to protect the area while your fixed dental bridgework is custom-crafted.
2. Fitting the Bridge At your second appointment, we remove the temporary bridge and check how your new dental bridge fits. Once you and your dentist are happy with the result, we permanently cement the bridge in place.

Why Choose Dental Studio Scotland for Dental Bridges?

Tooth loss isn’t just about aesthetics, it affects chewing, speaking, and long-term oral health. At Dental Studio Scotland, we offer a full range of treatment options, tailored to your needs.

Our clinicians, led by Dr Sheraz Shafiq, provide:

• Custom fixed dental bridgework that’s natural-looking and secure
• Supportive care, especially for nervous patients
• Access to advanced materials including resin bonded bridges, porcelain fused to metal, and ceramic
• Long-term solutions designed to last

We take the time to understand what matters most to you—whether that’s durability, aesthetics, or maintaining as much of your natural teeth as possible.