Medland Bridges

For conventional bridges, one tooth on each side of the missing tooth is prepared for a crown. The replacement tooth (pontic) is fused to the crowns and then the bridge is cemented in place. Effectively, the replacement tooth is supported by crowns fixed to its neighbouring teeth. Like crowns, dental bridges may be fabricated from ceramic or ceramic fused to gold materials. Stressbreakers may be used to allow some independent movement of the support teeth and promote better longevity of the treatment.

In some situations, a bonded bridge may be used, especially when the missing tooth is a front tooth. This reduces the amount of tooth preparation of adjacent teeth and relies on a wing of ceramic or metal bonded to the adjacent tooth.

The provision of a Medland bridge is generally a two-appointment process. Prior to this appointment, your Medland dentist may take an x-ray to further assess the health of the supporting teeth for your bridge and anything you need to know about the long-term health of these teeth.

Appointment 1: During this appointment, your Medland dentist will make you comfortable and ensure that your teeth and surrounding gum are thoroughly anaesthetised. The supporting teeth will be prepared for crowns and a very fine detailed impression (either physical impression or a digital scan) of the prepared tooth will be taken on which our on-site laboratory technicians or ceramists will construct your bridge. One of our laboratory technicians will consult with you and your Medland dentist during this appointment to ensure that your new bridge will be the ideal colour and shade for your mouth. At the end of the appointment, a temporary bridge will be placed on your prepared tooth to protect it until your next appointment.

Appointment 2: Your Medland dentist will once again ensure that your teeth and surrounding gum is thoroughly anaesthetised. Your new bridge will be tried on your tooth and the colour, shape, fit and bite checked. If any changes need to be made these can be made immediately in our on-site laboratory before cementing your bridge.

Your bridge needs a little more brushing and flossing than your own teeth.  Like natural teeth, it is still possible for decay to develop on the root surfaces of the teeth supporting your bridge, if not maintained properly.  You’ll need to use Superfloss™ and interproximal brushes, like Piksters™, to clean underneath the false tooth and the root surfaces of the supporting teeth.

At Medland, we don’t just place your bridge, but partner with you in their care by providing you with ongoing reviews and most importantly, preventive care, so that your bridge retains its health and functional qualities for as long as possible.

Maintenance, repairs and replacements are inevitable for all dental treatments. The lifetime of any dental treatment can vary greatly between individuals as every person is unique, and their mouth a unique environment.

Some factors that can affect the life expectancy of your bridge are chewing forces, parafunction (clenching, grinding), natural occlusion, diet, oral hygiene, and regularity of dental examinations and reviews.

With proper care and attention, your Medland bridge should last for many years. 

Each of our Dentists are highly trained, skilled clinicians who prioritise the health and well-being of our patients. We take pride in providing technical excellence and exceptional care.

Staying at the forefront of Brisbane’s dental industry, we are committed to utilising the latest technology and techniques to ensure that our patients can be proud of their healthy, beautiful smile.

We guarantee our patients that Medland does not outsource any work offshore and that all materials used to fabricate your Medland bridge are fully TGA-approved. We maintain full control over the quality and safety of our Medand bridges by having them handmade by highly skilled on-site technicians and ceramists. We can offer our patients the full spectrum of choices for your bridge and your Medland bridge not only be a perfect fit, but a perfect fit for you, personalised to your needs and your tooth’s functional and aesthetic needs.

If you have concerns about your smile or dental health and would like to learn more about treatment options that are available to you, please contact us on 07 3426 5777 or fill out the contact form and we’ll do everything we can to help.

We invite you to experience the Medland difference.

Our welcoming and stylish dental practice is located at 66 Lambton St, Annerley, Brisbane QLD, Australia.

Providing a central and accessible location catering to patients Brisbane-wide.

Our staff are passionate about ensuring every patient leaves Medland with a smile, and with full confidence they are receiving the best dental care in Brisbane.