Essix, Maryland bridge and CAD/CAM: Ref: 85
There are cases in which when a tooth needs to be removed due to decay, fracture, infection, etc., it is not possible to replace it on the spot,
it is not possible to replace it at the moment. In order to cover the gap in a provisional way, an appliance called Essix can be
an appliance called Essix can be made.
Another way to cover the gap of a missing tooth, is the realization of a bridge.
Maryland bridge. For this purpose, the surface of the adjacent teeth can be lightly abraded if a better adhesion is required.
If a better adhesion is required, the surface of the adjacent teeth can be slightly roughened.
Molds are then taken from the patient's mouth and sent to the dental laboratory for fabrication.
laboratory so that they can fabricate the piece.
Finally, the prosthesis is cemented onto the previously prepared teeth.