All-porcelain bridges
A tooth colored bridge may be made of both porcelain and metal, or, thanks to newly available technology, it may be made entirely of porcelain
Metal-and-porcelain bridges
In the past, porcelain bridges were always built upon a metal core. That
was the only way they could have enough strength to withstand the
tremendous biting forces that are exerted on all of your teeth. That metal
core is what creates the dark blue line at the edge of many bridges.
The benefits of all-porcelain bridges
Recent breakthroughs in adhesives, combined with the development of
stronger porcelain materials, allow us to make bridges entirely out of
porcelain. All-porcelain bridges maintain a translucency that makes them
hard to tell from natural teeth. Without metal, the problem of a dark line
at the edge of the gums is eliminated. This allows us to place the edge of
the bridge above the gumline, and that's healthier for your teeth and gums.
When you want to improve your smile, all-porcelain bridges are a beautiful and natural-looking choice.
