Restorative
Porcelain fixed bridges
A fixed replacement for missing teeth, anchored on the teeth beside the gap.
A bridge fills the gap left by one or more missing teeth and keeps the remaining teeth from drifting.
A bridge uses crowns on the anchoring teeth to carry one or more replacement teeth. It is fixed, not removable, and it is a common upgrade from a removable partial denture.
Reasons people come in
- Fill the space of missing teeth
- Keep the remaining teeth from drifting
- Restore chewing and speaking
- Maintain the shape of the face
- Replace a removable partial with a fixed appliance
What it involves
Step by step.
- 01
Preparation
The anchoring teeth are prepared for crowns and an accurate impression is taken.
- 02
Temporary bridge
A temporary bridge is worn for several weeks.
- 03
Fitting
The permanent bridge is checked, adjusted and cemented, sometimes temporarily at first so the tissue can settle.
Related
Often discussed together.
Restorative
Porcelain crowns
A tooth that cannot be filled, rebuilt to its own shape and shade.
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Porcelain inlays and onlays
More conservative than a crown, stronger than a large filling.
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Root canal therapy
Save the tooth. Even one salvageable tooth is worth keeping.
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The first step is a thorough examination.
Request an appointment online, or call the office. The scheduling coordinator confirms every time by phone.