Maryland Bridges
Sometimes all your missing tooth needs is a helping hand from the tooth next door. A Maryland bridge is a semi-permanent ceramic bridge that is ultra-conservative, being bonded onto the back surface of a tooth next door. This is meant for front teeth for medium to long term space maintenance, in the following scenarios: children or young adults that need to wait for growth to end for implant therapy; adults who cannot tolerate removable appliances during a healing period; or in areas with previously failed therapy where a bridge is deemed too destructive.
With Dr. Buie's advanced training and knowledge, the main two issues with this indication- debonding from the adjacent tooth and breakage of the bridge- are greatly minimized, ensuring a durable and esthetic result.
Canines
Can you spot the prosthetics? Adult patient that was not a candidate for implants. Long term solution.
Incisor
Adult with no space between roots for an implant. Tucked neatly in to fill the space.
Designs
Dr. Buie designs all prosthetics to make sure we have the best shot of getting desired results.
Adolescent Long Term
Younger child, with the plan in 7-10 years to perform implant therapy. 4 years in the mouth and counting.