From preparation to completion
A carefully planned fixed bridge can restore both appearance and function when teeth are missing.
This case demonstrates how careful preparation and Digital 3D Dental Scanning can be used to plan fixed bridgework and achieve a natural-looking final result.
The problem
The patient had missing teeth in the upper right arch and requested a fixed restoration to replace them.
The treatment
The adjacent teeth were prepared to provide support for the new bridge.
Once this had been done, a digital scan was taken rather than a conventional impression.
Digital 3D Dental Scanning records the prepared teeth and surrounding tissues in three dimensions. This provides the detailed information required to plan and make the bridge accurately.
The result
The completed fixed bridge was fitted to restore the missing teeth.
The final restoration restored the appearance of the missing teeth while also allowing the patient to use the area normally again.
Treatment summary
| Treatment | Fixed dental bridge |
| Technology used | Digital 3D intraoral scanning |
| Planning | Digital recording of the prepared teeth and surrounding tissues |
| Purpose | To restore missing teeth with fixed bridgework |
| Result | Fixed restoration restoring appearance and function |
Why digital scanning is useful for bridgework
For fixed restorations such as bridges, accurate recording of the prepared teeth is essential.
Digital scanning captures with great accuracy the shape and position of the teeth and surrounding tissues without the need for conventional impression material. The resulting three-dimensional model can then be used as part of the planning and fabrication process.
At The Clinic, Digital 3D Dental Scanning is used alongside careful restorative treatment to help us plan restorations precisely while making the impression process more comfortable for patients.