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Bridges

Just as in architecture, a bridge spans the distance between two supports. In dentistry, a bridge spans the space created by a missing tooth and is secured by crowns attached to carefully prepared natural teeth on either side of the space. A high quality prosthetic replacement fills the gap, restoring your smile, confidence and function.

A bridge is the treatment of choice to replace a missing tooth when the natural teeth on either side of the missing tooth are heavily broken down, decayed, or require crowns for another reason. A bridge can be used to replace one or two missing teeth in a row.

The procedure for a bridge closely resembles that for a crown. Your supportive teeth, to which the crowns are bonded, are precisely reshaped so when your bridge is secured in place, it blends seamlessly in size and appearance with your surrounding natural teeth.

Two appointments are required. At the first appointment, your teeth are shaped to fit the bridge and a detailed impression mould is taken of your teeth and gums. This is used as a template from which your replacement bridge is sculpted in a dental laboratory. While your new bridge is being constructed, a temporary bridge may be worn.

At the second appointment your temporary bridge is replaced with your stronger, long term permanent bridge so you can have a new healthy natural looking smile.