Bridges
If you’re missing one or more permanent teeth, Dr. Zhou may recommend a dental bridge. A bridge is sometimes called a fixed partial denture. It replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth and literally “bridges” the gap where one or more teeth used to be. Bridges can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials and are attached to surrounding teeth for support.
A dental bridge consists of dental crowns for the teeth on either side of the missing teeth, called the abutment teeth which serve as anchors for the bridge. A replacement tooth is attached in between the dental crowns.
A dental bridge consists of dental crowns for the teeth on either side of the missing teeth, called the abutment teeth which serve as anchors for the bridge. A replacement tooth is attached in between the dental crowns.
Abutment Teeth
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When preparing you for a dental bridge, our dentist will shape your abutment teeth to allow room for the dental bridge in your mouth. Impressions of your teeth are taken so a dental bridge can be custom made. When your dental bridge is ready, our dentist will place it in your mouth to check the fit. Any needed adjustments are made. Our dentist may temporarily cement the bridge in place for a few weeks to ensure the fit is satisfactory. After a few weeks, our dentist will permanently cement the dental bridge in your smile.