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Restoring Your Smile and Function

Dental bridges are a popular and effective dental restoration method used to replace one or more missing teeth. By bridging the gap created by missing teeth, dental bridges help restore the appearance, function, and health of your smile.

What Is a Dental Bridge?

A dental bridge consists of one or more artificial teeth (called pontics) anchored securely to the adjacent natural teeth or dental implants. The supporting teeth, called abutments, are prepared to hold crowns that support the bridge in place.

Types of Dental Bridges

  • Traditional Bridge: Uses crowns on the teeth adjacent to the gap to support one or more false teeth. This is the most common type.
  • Cantilever Bridge: Used when there are teeth on only one side of the missing tooth or teeth.
  • Maryland Bridge: Uses a metal or porcelain framework bonded to the back of adjacent teeth, requiring minimal tooth alteration.
  • Implant-Supported Bridge: Supported by dental implants instead of natural teeth, ideal for replacing multiple teeth.

Benefits of Dental Bridges

  • Restores your ability to chew and speak properly
  • Prevents remaining teeth from shifting out of position
  • Maintains facial shape and structure
  • Improves smile aesthetics and confidence
  • Distributes bite forces evenly across teeth

The Dental Bridge Procedure

1.Preparation: Adjacent teeth are shaped to fit crowns (unless using implants or Maryland bridges).
2.Impressions: Precise molds or digital scans are taken to design your custom bridge.
3.Temporary Bridge: A temporary bridge may be placed while your permanent one is fabricated.
4.Placement: The permanent bridge is fitted, adjusted, and cemented securely in place.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

Dental bridges are suitable for patients missing one or more teeth with healthy adjacent teeth or who have dental implants. Good oral hygiene and regular dental visits are important to maintain the bridge’s longevity.

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