Dental Bridges and Dental Implants

Dental bridges and dental implants can be used together to replace several lost teeth. If you have lost multiple teeth in a row, our dentist can use an implant-supported bridge to replace the teeth aesthetically and comfortably.

As with any bridge, an implant-supported bridge consists of porcelain crowns that are connected to prosthetic teeth. These crowns are placed not on the natural teeth adjacent to the gap but on implants. The implants act as the abutments, eliminating the need for abutment teeth. They can create a strong, stable bridge that can last for years without requiring other teeth to be cut down the way conventional bridges do.

If you are a candidate for an implant-supported bridge, the implants will first be placed, and the implant sites will be allowed to heal. Our dentist will place a temporary restoration to fill the gap until the implants can be permanently restored with your new bridge. The bridge can be attached to the abutments on the implants once they have fused with the bone tissue.

As with all restorations, good dental hygiene will continue to be important. Brush the bridge and nearby teeth thoroughly two times a day. You may need to use a special floss threader to thread the floss above and around the bridge. Call us to learn more or to schedule your appointment with our dental implants dentist in Santa Clara.