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DENTAL BRIDGES

Missing tooth/teeth are no laughing matter when it comes to your dental health. Gaps (or spaces) left by missing tooth/teeth not only prevents you from smiling properly but more importantly they could cause bigger dental health problems when left untreated. May it be from extraction or trauma (injury), these gaps or spaces can lead to the drifting of the neighboring teeth out of position, hence creating more gaps in between remaining teeth. The empty spaces left by the missing tooth/teeth can also lead to the eruption of the opposing tooth from their original sockets. Other problems includes the impairment of the way you speak because gaps can alter the way words are pronounced or delivered, and can make your appearance inappropriate because gaps can also cause slacking in your face. Smile Studio Phuket Dental Clinic, we provide a lot of options in the treatment of missing tooth/teeth. Like Dental Implants or Partial Dentures, Dental Bridges are one of the solutions to eliminate these spaces between missing teeth that can cause a lot of problems with regards to your appearance and dental health as well.

WHAT ARE DENTAL BRIDGES ?

Dental Bridges are simply replacements for missing tooth/teeth that can recreate the look and functionality of your missing tooth or teeth. They are false teeth, also known as pontic, and they are fused in between two dental crowns. The dental crowns are then anchored to the teeth on each side of the pontic, hence,”bridging” them together. Dental Bridges are widely used in the field of cosmetic or restorative dentistry because of their durability and esthetic features.Theyappear and function similar to your natural teeth, more than that as compared to partial dentures because they remain in your mouth at all times, and they are less costly when compared to dental implants. They are recommended if you have one or a few teeth missing. There are three main types of Dental Bridges:

Traditional Fixed Bridge

This type of dental bridge is commonly used among other types of dental bridges. A Fixed bridge consists of a false tooth (pontic) that is attached in between two crowns that serves as anchors for either the neighboring teeth or a dental implant. Holding the pontic into place, the two dental crowns are placed by the capping them over the prepared teeth that functions as abutments. The pontic can either be made of metal, ceramics, or both (porcelain fused to metal). As the name suggests, this type of dental bridges are fixed and cannot be removed because they are permanently bonded to either the neighboring teeth or to a dental implant.

Maryland Bridges (Resin-Bonded Bridges)

This type of dental bridge is chosen mainly to preserve the surrounding teeth of the empty space to be filled, especially if they are found to be strong and healthy, or without large fillings. This is primarily because Maryland Bridges consists of a pontic that is fused in between two metal bands. These metal bands are then placed in position by bonding them to the adjacent teeth, instead of capping them with crowns, thereby eliminating the need to reduce the adjacent teeth that would serve as abutments.

Cantilever Bridges

This type of dental bridge, on the otherhand, is used when there is only one side of the gap with teeth present, that can be utilized as an abutment. With cantilever bridges, the pontic is anchored to one or more adjacent teeth on one side. This type of dental bridge, however, is not recommended for replacing missing teeth which would be subjected under heavy stress. They can be opted for in replacing teeth in areas that are susceptible to lower stress, such as the front teeth.

ALL CERAMIC/PFM/METAL (GOLD) BRIDGES

The All Porcelain Dental Bridges and Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) Dental Bridges are tooth colored bridges. PFM dental bridges are usually used to restore back teeth where the forces of chewing and grinding are strongest. All Porcelain Dental Bridges are the most aesthetic and are used almost exclusively for front teeth where the need for strength is not as critical. Metal (or Gold) Dental Bridges are the most durable and offer the most precise fit. Gold Dental Bridges do not chip.

Smile Studio Phuket Dental Clinic, we offer both IPS E.max All-Ceramic Restoration System and Nobel Biocare Zirconia Crowns to create quality dental bridges right in our own In-house Dental Laboratory.

BENEFITS OF DENTAL BRIDGES

There are a lot of benefits when you opt for dental bridges as a solution to your missing tooth or teeth. More than that of improving the way you smile and the shape of your face, they also address a lot of factors concerning your dental health like shifting or jaw problems. Dental bridges also restores the ability to chew food properly and speak your words appropriately. Unlike partial dentures, dental bridges remain in the mouth at all times so you wont have to worry about them falling as you speak or eat. Compared with dental implants, they are more viable in terms of cost-effectiveness and treatment time.

ADVANTAGES OF DENTAL BRIDGES
  1. They restore the appearance and functionality of your missing tooth.
  2. They only require around two to three appointments for the whole treatment.
  3. They last longer, if not a lifetime, when provided with proper maintenance and good oral hygiene.
  4. They make you look and feel good inside and out and improves your over-all dental health.
POST-OPERATIVE CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DENTAL BRIDGE

You will notice that after teeth preparation (the ones which will serve as abutments) there would be a temporary crowns or bridge capped over them. This temporary bridge would serve as protection for your prepared teeth while your final bridge is being created in our lab and they are attached only with a tempoary adhesive so they prone to come off lest you are careful. If ever that happens, you can call or visit our clinic so we will put it back for you. This would be a very minor procedure and wont take much of your time.

It is also important to stay away from consuming sticky foods like gum etc. This would only be for the meantime until your final bridge is attached, and after that you will be able to function normally.

Also after teeth preparation, you may find some slight sensitivity in them, especially when they are subsequently exposed to hot or cold temperatures. It is recommended to avoid exposing them to sudden changes in temperature.

It is mostly important to maintain good dental hygiene to prevent further tooth decay but it

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PHUKET DENTAL VACATION ( ABOUT US )

Thai dental service is renowned around the world, and is a fact of which the Thais are very proud. This asset plays a vital part in the private health services in which the quality and the standard are exceptionally high. With the country gearing towards health lifestyle tourism, dental services play an important part as well.

“Great Smiles Start Here.” It is our goal to create your smile during your visit to Phuket, Thailand. As Thailand is know as the “Land of Smiles” during your visit with us, we will give you plenty of reasons to smile more and help ensure your time spent in paradise is as enjoyable as possible. We have negotiated exclusive rates and discounts for you at our partnered hotels, tours, transportation, and much more. You will have very nice vacation while having your dental treatments done.

Our staff is overseas-trained dentists and dental specialists who can ensure that communication is no barrier. We provide a variety of cosmetic, prosthetic, implant and more general dentistry options. Where some clinics offer just general procedures and others offer only cosmetic treatments, Thailand Dental Center offers both with various systems. This allows us to develop smile makeover packages that will assist you in completing all your desired dental work prior to leaving Thailand. During your initial consultation, our dental specialist will review with you, your current condition, your options, and our recommendations. Based on your desires and your time in Thailand, we will help develop a schedule that does not interfere with you vacation plans as much as possible.

  •  We Have the Skill & Passion For The Science and Art of Dentistry
  •  Competitive Rates For High Standard Care
  •  Utilize Dental Specialist (Similar to a Hospital)
  •  Modern Dental Equipment (Hi-Technology Behind Your Smile)
  •  Wide Range of Cosmetic, Prosthetic and Implant Dentistry Treatments
  •  Multi-Lingual Staff
  •  Informative Interactive Software Program
  •  Online Appointment Bookings
  •  Free Online Consultations
  •  Exclusive Benefits From Our Partners exclusively for our clients
  •  Tour & Travel Bookings Available
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International Sterilization Standards

Sterilization is a very essential process during a dental procedure. It reduces the potential risk of transmission of diseases which may occur due to living micro-organism deadliest bacteria & viruses. We are concerned about protecting our patients from infectious diseases. We meet or exceed all guidelines set forth by the ADA, OSHA, and the Center for Disease Control. We employ hospital cleanliness standards and sterilization techniques, so you know always that you are getting the best treatment money can buy at a fraction of the cost you would pay back home.

Surgery Upkeep :

At the beginning of the day the floors are thoroughly scrubbed with the disinfectants which leaves the place clean and smelling fresh. All carpeted/non carpeted areas are meticulously cleaned with a high power vacuum cleaner to get all the dust mites out and prevent air borne infections if any. The chairs and all moving/rotating parts are sprayed with antiseptic solution and wiped clean with a soft cloth. After every patient the same procedure is followed for the chairs to prevent cross infection.

All of our dental instruments are sterilized by autoclave with a high temperature up to 135 degree Celsius using a vaporizing effect created from high pressure pushing heat thoroughly all over and through every part of the instrument, even in very tiny spaces. At this temperature all known disease causing bacteria are known to be killed. This is the standard autoclaving procedure followed in Operation Theatres worldwide.

Additinally, we also use the Attest Biological Monitoring System by 3M ESPE to verify the effectiveness of our sterilization efforts. The 3M Attest sterilization is a proven and reliable system with a 20 year product history using biological indicator system for monitoring steam sterilization. This is used to ensure that our sterilization controls and standards are well assured and above those of required standards.

  • Has a self-contained biological indicators significantly reduce the possibility of contamination, minimizing false positives and ensuring more accurate results.
  • Incubator automatically crushes vial to release medium, making it safer and easier to use than other systems.
  • 14-vial capacity to meet the needs of both small and large offices.
  • See-through cover allows for easy observation and reading of indicator color change.
  • Dry-block design is pre-set to proper incubation temperature to ensure consistent, accurate results.
  • System is color-coded for quick reference and easy use.
Disposable materials :

We use a fresh, new pair of gloves for every patient that is disposed off immediately after the treatment is completed. In addition we use disposable masks, suction tips and plastic glasses. All local anesthetic is given from sealed syringes that are opened in front of you and disposed off immediately after treatment.