A Maryland Bridge is a highly conservative, fixed dental solution designed to replace a missing tooth—usually in the front of the mouth—without significantly altering the neighboring teeth. Unlike traditional bridges that require crowns and extensive tooth preparation, a Maryland Bridge features an artificial tooth anchored by small metal or ceramic “wings” bonded to the backs of adjacent natural teeth. This minimally invasive approach preserves your healthy tooth enamel and offers an aesthetically pleasing and reliable tooth replacement.
Receiving a Maryland Bridge at Dr Aimen Zia Dental Clinic is a streamlined and patient-friendly process. Initially, our dental team conducts a thorough evaluation to determine if this treatment is ideal for your case. After digital impressions and shade matching, the bridge is custom-designed in a high-quality dental lab to ensure a precise fit and natural look. During placement, only minor surface preparation is needed for the supporting teeth. The bridge “wings” are then securely bonded to the backs of adjacent teeth using advanced dental adhesives—usually without the need for anesthesia or drilling. Our meticulous approach ensures a stable, comfortable result and an immediate improvement to your smile.
The Maryland Bridge offers several key benefits over conventional dental bridges. Its minimally invasive nature means little to no reduction of healthy tooth structure, which helps maintain your natural dental integrity for years to come. This method is typically more affordable and involves less chair time compared to traditional bridges or implants. Because it is bonded rather than cemented with crowns, the risk of nerve damage or the need for root canals on neighboring teeth is greatly reduced. Additionally, with proper care, Maryland Bridges are highly durable and provide remarkable aesthetics, especially when made with modern tooth-colored ceramic wings for maximum discreteness.
Maryland Bridges are best suited for individuals missing a single tooth in the front of the mouth who have strong, healthy adjacent teeth with sufficient enamel for bonding. They are an excellent option for young adults who may not be candidates for implants, or for anyone seeking a reversible and rapid solution to tooth loss. At Dr Aimen Zia Dental Clinic, careful case selection is key—we perform a complete assessment to ensure your oral health and bite are compatible with this innovative bridge. Patients with heavy biting forces or multiple missing teeth may be better suited to alternative restorative options.
Depending on how well you care for your teeth, the results of in-office whitening can last from 6 months to 2 years. Your dentist or hygienist may suggest a top-up kit you can do at home. You can also book for a touch up session after 6 months or a year, as advised.
Depending on how well you care for your teeth, the results of in-office whitening can last from 6 months to 2 years. Your dentist or hygienist may suggest a top-up kit you can do at home. You can also book for a touch up session after 6 months or a year, as advised.
Depending on how well you care for your teeth, the results of in-office whitening can last from 6 months to 2 years. Your dentist or hygienist may suggest a top-up kit you can do at home. You can also book for a touch up session after 6 months or a year, as advised.
Depending on how well you care for your teeth, the results of in-office whitening can last from 6 months to 2 years. Your dentist or hygienist may suggest a top-up kit you can do at home. You can also book for a touch up session after 6 months or a year, as advised.
Depending on how well you care for your teeth, the results of in-office whitening can last from 6 months to 2 years. Your dentist or hygienist may suggest a top-up kit you can do at home. You can also book for a touch up session after 6 months or a year, as advised.
Depending on how well you care for your teeth, the results of in-office whitening can last from 6 months to 2 years. Your dentist or hygienist may suggest a top-up kit you can do at home. You can also book for a touch up session after 6 months or a year, as advised.