What Is a Dental Bridge?

A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by connecting them to the neighboring natural teeth for support

Purpose:

• Replace missing teeth.

• Restore chewing function and speech.

• Maintain facial shape and prevent teeth shifting.

 In bridgework, a single missing tooth is replaced by attaching it to the teeth on either side.

A dental bridge consists of Crowns, which fit (with special adhesives), over your reshaped adjacent natural teeth on either side of the space, artificial teeth – fill the missing space, restoring the smile.

Advantages of Dental Bridges

• Affordable: Less expensive than dental implants.

• Non-surgical: Faster and requires fewer appointments.

• Immediate Use: Allows normal eating and speaking right after placement

• Boost Confidence: Seamlessly fill gaps for a natural look, alleviating self-consciousness.

Disadvantages of Dental Bridges

• Requires grinding of adjacent natural healthy teeth to support the bridge; may lead to further dental issues, sensitivity, pain, decay and even tooth loss.

• Typically, it lasts 5-15 years, necessitating eventual replacement.

• Promotes jawbone loss, which can affect facial structure.

• Complicated cleaning