Ceramic, porcelain, zirconia, metal: the words can be confusing. If you like knowing what is going into your mouth and why, these are good questions to raise before any work starts.
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No single material is right for every mouth. Your bite, the teeth meeting the bridge and the position of the space in your smile all influence what your dentist suggests, along with how long the span is and what is holding it up.
Patients coming from Downtown Winnipeg can raise these questions at our clinic on McPhillips Street. You can ask what is being recommended for your bridge and why, and which other materials might be considered.
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Opposing teeth and side-to-side movement affect the shape and material that make sense for you.
A visible front space and a hard-working rear space may call for different priorities.
It is fine to want an explanation of a material choice in plain terms.
Choosing what a bridge is made of comes after working out what will support it. The two questions influence one another, so they are usually discussed together.
Names differ, but bridge materials commonly fall into a few broad groups with different qualities.
A recommendation should reflect your own mouth instead of a general preference for any one option.
No material makes a bridge immune to problems. Natural anchors can still decay at their margins and any surface may chip, so ask what maintenance applies to the option you choose.
Your dentist needs a full picture of your bite and support before recommending a material. Here is how those decisions typically unfold over the course of treatment.
Request your visitThe gap, its neighbours, your gums and your bite are examined. Tell your dentist about any known sensitivity or allergy to metals at this stage.
Neighbouring teeth are shaped for crowns when required, or healed implants are assessed. This gives the design its starting point.
A scan or impressions, bite records and shade details guide fabrication in the chosen material. A temporary could protect the area during that time.
Fit, contacts, margins, your bite, cleaning access and the look of the actual material are checked ahead of attachment.
Nobody expects you to arrive knowing what zirconia is. Having a few questions ready can still help you get an explanation that fits how you like to make decisions.
Fees may differ by material and design, so ask for an estimate once a specific plan has been suggested.
Black chairs at the consultation desk, and a blue accent wall by reception, at Winnipeg North Dental.
Plenty of people like to read about materials before they commit. Show up with your notes if you have some. Your dentist can tell you which details apply to your own situation.
If any samples or photos are available, seeing one can make a term easier to understand.
Share what you know about reactions or preferences early, so they can be considered in planning.
Appearance, strength or something else: knowing your priority helps frame the recommendation for you.
Care for any material
Plaque does not care what your bridge is made from. Cleaning beneath it every day is just as important for ceramic as for metal, and it protects the gums and any natural anchors.
No version of a joined bridge lets floss slip through. We can show you how a threader, super floss, interdental brush or water flosser reaches your design.
A chip, a rough edge or a change in your bite deserves a call, as do movement, bleeding, swelling or a persistent bad taste.
Decay risk at anchor margins is not removed by material choice, so keep up routine examinations with your dentist.
Anything that cannot wait calls for a phone call to the clinic. Keep the website form for planned requests.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)If you live in Downtown Winnipeg, your bridge consultation and any treatment take place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6.
Send your request through the form, or call. The clinic follows up with you, and your appointment is confirmed at that stage.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about dental bridges in Downtown Winnipeg.
Ask our teamStrength is only one factor, and the right choice depends on your bite, the span and the location of the space. Your dentist can explain how those apply to you.
Tooth-coloured ceramics are one group of materials used for bridges. Whether one suits you depends on your assessment, so bring up your preference early on.
Tooth-coloured materials are often chosen for visible spaces, though shade, shape and proportion also shape the final look. Ask how each option might appear in your own smile.
You can certainly share your preference and ask about it. Your dentist will explain whether it is suitable for your bite and support, because a bridge must work as well as look right.
It is one influence among several, along with support, bite, cleaning, decay and gum health. No lifespan can be promised for any material.
Use this page’s form or call (204) 338-3003, and note that materials are what you would like to discuss. The clinic will get back to you.
Crowns, tooth-coloured restorations and our lab work all involve similar choices. Each is covered separately below.
Learn how custom dental crowns in Winnipeg protect cracked, worn or root canal-treated teeth while restoring comfortable function, shape and appearance.
Explore serviceExplore tooth-coloured restorations in Winnipeg for repairing decay, chips, wear or failing fillings with materials selected to blend with nearby enamel.
Explore serviceSee how custom dental laboratory work supports dentures, crowns, bridges, implant restorations and appliances with attention to fit, bite, shade and comfort.
Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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Downtown Winnipeg residents can request a consultation at our McPhillips Street clinic, and we will reach out to you about next steps.
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