Maryland Bridge
MARYLAND BRIDGE:
This type of dental bridge is made up of a false tooth and metal framework. The Maryland bridge is used to replace a missing front tooth. It is generally lower in cost than other types of bridges and is the most simple to apply. The supporting teeth for the bridge require minimal preparation, and an impression is required so that the custom bridge can be made. Once the bridge has been delivered back to the dental office from the laboratory, the wings of a Maryland bridge are bonded to the back sides of the supporting teeth.
The primary disadvantage to this type of bridge is that the bonding can loosen over time.
