What You Need To Know About Getting Crown & Bridge Work

What's The Best Way To Replace Missing Teeth?

A dental bridge is a permanent appliance to replace missing teeth.

Bridge work is more common than you think. It's not just for hockey players.

The “traditional bridge” is the most popular type and is usually made of porcelain fused to metal.  

This type of bridge consists of two crowns that go over two anchoring teeth (abutment teeth) and are attached to pontics (artificial teeth), filling the gap created by one or more missing teeth.  

Dental bridges are highly durable and will last many years; however, they may need replacement or need to be re-cemented due to normal wear.

The Most Popular Reasons For Getting Bridge Work Done:

• Fill space of missing teeth.
  
• Maintain facial shape.
• Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position.
  
• Improving chewing, speech, and digestion.
• Restore your smile.
• Upgrade from a removable partial denture to a permanent dental appliance.

What does getting a fixed bridge involve?

Getting a bridge usually requires two or more visits.  

While the teeth are nGetting a bridge usually requires two or more visits.  While the teeth are numb, the two anchoring teeth are prepared by removing a portion of enamel to allow.

Next, a highly accurate impression is made which will be sent to a dental laboratory where the bridge will be fabricated.  In addition, a temporary bridge will be made and worn for several weeks until your next appointment.At the second visit, your permanent bridge will be carefully checked, adjusted, and cemented to achieve a proper fit. 

Occasionally your dentist may only temporarily cement the bridge, allowing your teeth and tissue time to get used to the new bridge.  

The new bridge will be permanently cemented at a later time.You will receive care instructions at the conclusion of the procedure.  Proper brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new, permanent bridge.Getting a bridge usually requires two or more visits. 

While the teeth are numb, the two anchoring teeth are prepared by removing a portion of enamel to allow for a crown.  Next, a highly accurate impression is made which will be sent to a dental laboratory where the bridge will be fabricated.  In addition, a temporary bridge will be made and worn for several weeks until your next appointment.

During your second visit, your bridge will be carefully checked, adjusted, and cemented to achieve a proper fit.  Occasionally your dentist may only temporarily cement the bridge, allowing your teeth and tissue time to get used to the new bridge. 

You will receive care instructions at the conclusion of the procedure.  Proper brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new, permanent bridge.