Uses of Dental Bridges

If you’re looking to improve your smile, there are many cosmetic options available to you. Bridges are fixed prosthetic devices that are cemented onto existing teeth or implants done by our dentist. Dental bridges are commonly used to cover a space if you’re missing one or more teeth. They are cemented to the natural teeth or implants surrounding the space where the tooth once was.

Our Huntington Beach dentist can help strengthen your teeth if they are damaged. There are a few types of dental bridges available. The first is the traditional dental bridge. This is the most popular kind of bridge that consists of one or more fake teeth held in place by dental crowns. The crowns are cemented onto the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth. These types of bridges can be used when you have natural teeth on both sides of the gap.

There are also cantilever bridges for replacing teeth. They are similar to traditional bridges, but a crown only on one side rather than both sides supports the fake teeth. This happens when one natural tooth is next to the gap. The cantilever bridge ensures that the tooth can still be secured. They are also similar to traditional bridges because our dentists will have to prepare the adjacent tooth to support the bridge by removing its enamel.

Maryland bridges are another option that is much more conservative than traditional bridges. These bridges consist of a fake tooth held in place by a metal or porcelain framework. The framework is bonded onto the backs of the two teeth next to the missing tooth. Since crowns do not hold the bridge together, the adjacent teeth don’t need to be filed.

Implant supported bridges are also another option for replacing missing teeth. If you have more than one missing tooth, this could be an option for you. This type of bridge is supported by dental implants. One implant is usually placed for every missing tooth and the series of implants holds the bridge in place. The bridge may also consist of a fake tooth suspended between two implant-supported crowns if placing one implant for every tooth is not possible.

              

Talk to our dentists if you are missing one or more teeth. There are many options available to help improve your smile. It’s our mission to have you smile with confidence and feel comfortable with your natural and replacement teeth should you receive them. Schedule a consultation with us today.f