Dental Services
Restorative Dentistry and Replacement Teeth
Dental Bridges
A Stable Solution that Renews Your Smile
If
you've lost teeth due to accident, injury, or gum disease, we can create
a permanent bridge to restore your solid smile. A dental 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
dental 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) and two abutment crowns. The style of dental 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 our Dallas dental
office. We will be happy to discuss the options and schedule your
evaluation.
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