Restore your smile and oral health by replacing one or more missing teeth with a custom-crafted dental bridge.
When you lose a tooth, it affects not just the appearance but also the function of your smile. It can be difficult to eat or speak naturally. Extra stress is put on your remaining teeth, you are at greater risk for developing gum disease, your remaining teeth can shift out of position causing bite problems, and the shape of your face and jaw can change over time.
A bridge is a restoration that will help you maintain your oral health while making your smile complete again. Bridges use prosthetic teeth to bridge the gaps caused by missing teeth. These false teeth, known as pontics, are crafted from metal, porcelain, or porcelain fused to metal and can be matched in size, shape, and color to the teeth they are replacing. A bridge can replace up to four teeth, but is typically used to replace one or two.
Traditional bridges are fixed in place and are anchored by crowns placed on the healthy teeth on each side of the gap. First, the two supporting teeth, known as abutment teeth, are prepared for crowns. Crowns are created from impressions and are attached to each side of the artificial tooth, creating the bridge.
A cantilever bridge is used when there are no teeth available on both sides of the missing tooth. A healthy tooth on one side of the gap can be fitted with a crown to hold a single pontic.
A Maryland bridge is a more conservative treatment because there is no need for crowns. A pontic is created with wings bonded to the backs of the two abutment teeth. This type is often used to replace one or two front teeth and is generally more cost-effective.
An implant-supported bridge is attached to dental implants. Posts are surgically implanted in the jawbone and, over months, fuse with the bone providing an exceptionally strong foundation. While often the most expensive option, implant-supported bridges help protect jawbone health by stimulating bone tissue just as natural teeth do.
Your dentist can help you determine which type of bridge is best suited to restore your healthy, confident smile.
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