General & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Bridges
If you're missing one or more teeth, you may notice a difference in chewing and
speaking ability. There are options to help restore your smile. Bridges help
maintain the shape of your face, as well as alleviate the stress in your bite by
replacing missing teeth.
Sometimes called a fixed partial denture, a bridge replaces missing teeth with
artificial teeth. It looks great, and literally bridges the gap where one or
more teeth may have been. The restoration can be made from gold, alloys,
porcelain or a combination of these materials and is bonded onto surrounding
teeth for support.
Unlike a removable bridge, which you can take out and clean, a fixed bridge can
only be removed by a dentist. An implant bridge attaches artificial teeth
directly to the jaw or under the gum tissue. Depending on which type of bridge
your dentist recommends, its success depends on its foundation. So, it's very
important to keep your remaining teeth and supporting bone healthy and strong.
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