Bridges by our Southcenter Dentist
Bridges can be life-changing! They are an affordable option for completing the chewing surface of a smile with one or more missing teeth. Bridges are held in place by surrounding crowns and only take a few dental appointments with our Southcenter dentist to complete.
When Is a Bridge For You
A bridge is a custom-made prosthetic appliance that is used by our Southcenter dentist to bridge the gap caused by missing teeth. If the teeth on each side of the gap (called abutment teeth) already have a crown, then a good option would be a standard bridge; using the two crowned teeth for support and filling in the gap between with the bridge.
If the abutment teeth are not crowned but are in good enough condition to support a crown then the procedure would include applying crowns to the two abutment teeth to provide support for a bridge. On the other hand, if the abutment teeth are in perfect condition, then implants might be a better option. The more conservative route always allows Southcenter dentist, Dr. Benca, to be less invasive to surrounding teeth.
Dr. Benca will make an impression of the area which will be used by our dental lab to create your custom-fitted bridge. The right fit and aesthetics are very important for a restoration that will give you back the comfortable use of your teeth and also look totally natural.
While your bridge is being fabricated you will be fitted for a temporary restoration. Once your bridge is complete, it will be permanently attached to your teeth making it possible for you to eat, smile, talk and laugh again with complete confidence!
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