DENTAL BRIDGES – CANARSIE BROOKLYN
How does a dental bridge work?
A dental bridge will bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. The dental bridge is made up of two or more crowns that act as teeth on either side of the gap. We call these two or more anchoring teeth the ‘abutment teeth’. Between these is a false tooth/teeth. The dental bridge is supported by your natural teeth or implants. If you are looking for a dental bridge in Brooklyn, we can help.
If you’ve lost teeth due to accident, injury, or GUM DISEASE, we can create a permanent bridge to restore your solid smile.
Benefits of a Dental Bridge:
- Fills the gap between teeth
- Prevents re-positioning of remaining teeth
- Corrects misaligned bite
- Improves chewing function and speech articulation
- Provides internal structure for a youthful appearance
How is a Dental Bridge Structured?
A bridge not only fills the gap, but it also prevents re-positioning of remaining teeth. It can also correct a misaligned bite, improve chewing function and speech articulation, and provide internal structure for the face to give you a more youthful appearance. dental-bridges-kew-gardens First of all, a bridge is a prosthetic tooth (or teeth) that attaches on one or both sides of your teeth, and is prepared with dental crowns. A fixed bridge is permanently joined onto the neighboring abutment teeth (crowned teeth) and consists of three basic units:
- The false tooth or teeth (called a pontic)
- Two abutment crowns
Types of Bridges
The style of bridge we suggest will depend on the strength and health of the abutment teeth, as well as the location of the gap in relation to the rest of your dentition. If healthy adjacent abutment teeth aren’t available, a surgically-implanted metal post, known as a dental implant, may offer a solid alternative.
Who is a candidate for a dental bridge?
Individuals who are good candidates for dental bridges need to have two strong and healthy teeth on either side of the missing tooth. It is important that these teeth have strong roots. Patients who have had problems with these neighboring teeth, requiring root canals, are not good candidates for dental bridges, as the teeth could become infected or lose strength over time.
Patients without healthy adjacent teeth might benefit more from dental implants. Dental implants also require healthy bones and gums and provide a permanent fixture in the mouth.
For bridges that replace multiple teeth, our Canarsie dentist, Dr. Shamtoub, may recommend a removable partial denture or a dental implant-supported prosthesis. With proper care, a fixed dental bridge may last at least 8 to 10 years.
