Fixed Bridge Restorations
What is A Fixed Dental Bridge?
A bridge can replace one or several missing teeth. The teeth on either side of the gap are crowned and then bonded or cemented to the bridge. Crowns allow the natural teeth to provide optimal support for the bridge. Your dentists can craft porcelain and ceramic bridges to match the color of your natural teeth. Gold and alloys are other common materials used to make bridges.
Benefits of Fixed Bridges:
- Generally functions and feels like a natural tooth
- Can blend in with your natural teeth
- Less expensive than dental implants
Dentists are the only ones who can remove fixed bridges, so cleaning a bridge takes slightly more effort than cleaning natural teeth. To maintain a healthy mouth, patients with bridges must clean underneath the bridge every time they brush their teeth. Floss threaders, interdental brushes, and water flossers make cleaning under the bridge easy.
