Tribrachic Dental Restoration: A Solution for Insufficient Structure

Tribrachic refers to a type of dental restoration that involves the use of three brackets or points of support for a dental prosthesis, such as a crown or bridge. This type of restoration is used when there is insufficient structure in the mouth to support a traditional dental crown or bridge.

In a tribrachic restoration, the three brackets are typically placed on the teeth on either side of the gap or missing tooth, and a flexible connecter is used to connect the brackets to each other and to the prosthesis. This allows for movement of the prosthesis in response to chewing forces, which helps to distribute the forces more evenly across the supporting teeth and reduce the risk of damage or failure.

Tribrachic restorations are often used in cases where there is significant tooth loss or when the remaining teeth are weakened or damaged. They can be used to support a variety of dental prostheses, including crowns, bridges, and dentures.