The object of this invention is to provide a pin-retained inlay bridge and process
of making and fitting such a bridge to a patient. This inlay bridge (100)
is firmly fixed to the abutment teeth (200) using a plurality of tapered
pins (p) driven into the pinholes (220) of the teeth (200) through
the locking holes (121) of the inlays (120) of the bridge (100)
after bonding the inlays (120) to the inlay cavities (210) of the
teeth (200). This bridge (100) thus minimizes the size of the inlay
cavities (210). This bridge thus protects the abutment teeth, and prevents
the abutment teeth from being decayed by food which gets stuck between the bridge
and the abutment teeth. The present invention also simplifies the process of making
and fitting such inlay bridges as well as reduces the operational cost during a
dental treatment using bridges.