Ceramic Bridges are metal free Bridges reinforced with Ceramics underneath using Ceramic copings like under Ceramic Bridges, but the Ceramic reinforcer is made of one piece across the whole Ceramic Bridge. Where the bite or occlusion isn't too heavy, then Ceramic Bridges can give the best cosmetic Dental result to a Smile, compared to metal containing Bridges, which do of course vary greatly in the amount of metal they may contain. Ceramic Bridges come in different designs, materials and configurations, but Dr.Kilcoyne is a Registered Specialist in this kind of complex work, so whether you want a Procera, Lava, Zirconia or Cercon type Ceramic Bridge with various pontic designs, we will help you decide which options, designs and materials are best for your needs.


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Metal-free Ceramic re-inforced Ceramic Bridges
Tooth-coloured bridges used to only be made of porcelain and metal. But with the new technology available today, they can be made entirely of porcelain and stronger ceramics. To have enough strength to withstand biting forces, porcelain bridges used to always be built upon a metal core. The dark metal inside the porcelain/metal bridge could cause a dark blue line to show at the edge of the bridge. More advanced metal reinforced bridges rarely have that problem now, but the metalwork still needs skillful technical skills and masking to be hidden well.

New breakthroughs in adhesives and stronger porcelain materials now make it possible to make bridges entirely out of porcelain with reinforced Ceramic sub- structures, which then can be bonded to the teeth.

All-porcelain/ceramic bridges maintain a translucency that makes them harder to tell from natural teeth. Without metal, any problem of a dark blue line at the edge of the gums is eliminated. This allows your dentist to sometimes place the edge of the bridge above the gumline where needed, which is healthier for your tooth and gums.
When you want to improve your smile, all-porcelain ceramic bridges are a beautiful and natural-looking choice!
Whilst some heavy bites may still require metal reinforced bridges, some of the Ceramic alternatives now make these metal-free bridges an option that patients with high cosmetic needs may wish to try, even those with moderately heavy bites, that may have been previously excluded.

Your Dentist or Specialist can best advise you individually.


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