A dental bridge is an economical and effective way to replace missing teeth. Acting literally as a bridge between gaps left by missing teeth, dental bridges offer a strong aesthetic and functional solution for many of our patients.

Types of Dental Bridges

• Traditional bridges: The most common type of dental bridge, this option utilizes adjacent teeth on both sides of a space to anchor the replacement tooth.
• Cantilever bridges: When adjacent teeth are only available on one side of a gap, a cantilever bridge will be used to hold your dental restorations in place.
• Maryland bonded bridge: For the replacement of a tooth, this method uses a bonding process connected to several teeth for support. This type of bridge is made of a composite or porcelain material that is supported by a metal framework attached to adjacent teeth.
• All Porcelain bridge: These are highly cosmetic, all porcelain bridges that can be placed on front teeth or back teeth to restore your smile and provide chewing support as well.
• Examination of existing restorations: Check current fillings, crowns,  and bridges to make sure there is no fracture or recurrent decay present.

Advantages of Dental Bridges include:

• Significantly improved aesthetics
• Restoration of chewing and speaking abilities
• Restoration of bite force and tension
• Prevention of adjacent tooth movement