Stable Solution that Renews Your Smile
If you've lost teeth due to accident, injury, or gum disease,
we may be able to create a permanent bridge to restore your smile.
A bridge not only fills the gap, but it also prevents repositioning
of remaining teeth. It can also correct a misaligned bite, improve
chewing function and speech articulation, and provide internal
structure for the face to give you a more youthful appearance.
What is a Fixed Bridge?
First of all, a bridge is a prosthetic tooth (or teeth) that attaches
on one or both sides to teeth prepared with dental crowns. A fixed
bridge is permanently joined onto the neighboring abutment teeth
(crowned teeth) and consists of three basic units: the false tooth
or teeth (called a pontic or pontics) and two abutment crowns.
The style of bridge we suggest will depend upon the strength and
health the abutment teeth, as well as the location of the gap
in relation to the rest of your dentition. If healthy adjacent
abutment teeth aren't available, a surgically-implanted metal
post, known as a dental implant, may offer a solid alternative.
For a bridge that replaces many teeth, we may recommend a removable
partial denture or implant-supported prosthesis. With proper care,
a fixed bridge may last at least 8 to10 years.
If you have questions about crown and bridgework or any other
dental prosthetic, call us. We will be happy to discuss the options
and schedule your evaluation.
