Dental Bridges
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge can fill the gap with artificial teeth if you have one or more missing teeth. This treatment is typically made of crowns on either side of the missing teeth, supporting the false tooth as it is cemented.
At Highline Dental Practice, our well-experienced prosthodontists will design dental bridges that will fill the gap of missing teeth, leaving your mouth full of healthy and strong chompers.
Who Is The Ideal Candidate For A Dental Bridge?
The most common causes of missing teeth are tooth decay, gum disease, and injury. Cases of missing teeth due to congenital conditions can also be seen frequently. To acquire a dental bridge, you must have healthy teeth on either side of the missing teeth.
Why Is A Dental Bridge Required?
If you have missing teeth, nearby teeth can move into that space. Teeth in your opposite jaw, too, can move up or down toward the space. In turn, it can cause:
- Chewing difficulties
- Bite Problems
- Pain from the extra stress on your jaws
- self-consciousness about your looks and smile
What does a dental bridge look like?
A standard dental bridge will have the following:
- Abutment Teeth: Our prosthodontists will place two crowns on either side of the gap. These teeth are the anchoring teeth or the supporting teeth.
- Pontics: This false tooth fills the gap and attaches to the crowns.
What are the types of Dental bridges available at Highline dental practice?
Four main types of dental bridges are available at Highline Dental Practice:
- Traditional Fixed Bridge: The most common type of dental bridge. It has two or more crowns and filler teeth that are all connected. The crowns keep the bridge in place. Traditional bridges are made of metal or porcelain fused with metal or ceramic.
- Cantilever Bridge: Here, the false tooth (pontic tooth) connects to only one abutment tooth. It is an option for patients with teeth on only one side of the gap.
- Maryland Dental Bridge: This resin-bonded bridge is used when the patient has missing front teeth. It is made of porcelain fused with metal or ceramic teeth supported by a framework. Wings on each side of the bridge bond to the existing teeth.
- Implant-Supported Bridge: This bridge is similar to a traditional fixed bridge but is held in place by implants instead of cement.
What to expect?
Dr. Kim will explain to you in detail the treatment plan that will help fix your oral issues. Our team of expert prosthodontists at Highline Dental Practice will design a treatment to make your dental bridge look and feel like natural teeth.
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Dr. Kim will also apply a suitable finish so that your dental bridges look realistic and function like natural teeth. Our team of dentists will ensure that your dental bridges look elegant and help you live an active life by eating all your favorite foods.