Dental Bridges
What Are Dental Bridges? A Closer Look at Traditional Bridges
A dental bridge is a restoration designed to fill in the gap left by a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth in a row. The reasons for missing teeth can range from root canal infections and injuries to decay. No matter how you've lost your natural teeth, our dentists can restore your smile with a dental bridge. This video demonstrates the process of placing a traditional dental bridge at our Los Algodones practice:
What Are Your Options for Dental Work?
When patients begin to lose multiple teeth, they often assume that dentures are the only solution to rebuild their smile. While dentures can help with widespread tooth loss, a dental bridge can help when you're only missing up to a few teeth in a row. At our Los Algodones dental clinic, patients can choose between two types of dental bridge solutions:
A traditional bridge relies on the natural teeth adjacent to the gap in your smile for support. If you're on a budget or hesitant about dental implants but have a missing tooth, a traditional bridge may be the best solution. It can also fill in the gap left behind by multiple missing teeth.
Implants can also be used to support your dental bridge. If you're missing multiple teeth, two implants can be inserted in the jaw on each side of the gap to support the restoration. If you're only missing one tooth, we would recommend an implant-supported dental crown.
Parts of a Dental Bridge
If you're considering a bridge, it helps to understand some basic parts of these types of restorations:
Pontics
Pontics are the artificial teeth that fill in each gap left behind by missing teeth. If you're replacing one tooth with a traditional bridge, you would have one pontic. If you're replacing two teeth, you'd have two pontics, and so on.
Abutment Teeth
Abutment teeth refer to the teeth that support a traditional bridge on each side of the gap in your smile.
Dental Implants
If you choose to have an implant-supported bridge instead of a traditional bridge, two dental implants will be inserted on each end of the gap. The implants function as prosthetic tooth roots to prevent jaw bone atrophy and provide unbeatable support for your restoration.
What Are the Benefits of a Dental Bridge?
Dental bridges and other restorations, like dentures, are typically made from medical-grade porcelain or ceramic. Our dental bridges are made out of zirconia ceramic, which is known to be more durable than porcelain. Implants are typically made of titanium. Choosing high-quality materials helps us maximize these benefits for our patients:
Missing teeth can dramatically interfere with the function of your smile. Whether you're missing one tooth or several teeth, a dental bridge can help you chew and speak comfortably again.
Missing teeth can take away from the symmetry of your smile and cause facial features to look sunken from bone atrophy. Dental bridges can improve the look of your smile and, in turn, your self-esteem.
Can a Dental Bridge Treat Your Concerns? Request a Consultation to Learn More
Dental bridges are a great solution for filling in the gap left behind by one or more missing teeth. Whether you've lost a tooth from a root canal infection, an injury, or an extraction, the gap left behind can interfere with your dental function and the look of your smile. A dental bridge can prevent misalignment from shifting teeth, a sunken facial appearance, chewing and speaking difficulties, and more. Consider a dental bridge as an all-encompassing solution for various dental care concerns.
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Curt Schuller
2023
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2023
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View On GoogleA Two Day Treatment Timeline For a Traditional Dental Bridge
If you're looking for extra stability provided by dental implant surgery, additional steps will be added to your treatment timeline. Dental implant treatment takes several months and requires multiple visits to our office. However, if you choose a traditional bridge, the entirety of your treatment can be completed in two appointments.
Thanks to our on-site CAD/CAM milling machine, your permanent dental bridge is ready in two days.
Paying for Dental Work at Our Practice
The cost of your treatment will vary based on how many dental crowns are needed for your bridge, any preparatory treatment you must undergo, and other unique factors. We can determine the cost of your treatment during a free consultation at our Los Algodones dental office.
For all dental work completed at our office, we require half of the treatment to be paid in cash upfront. The rest can be paid using a credit or debit card with an extra 4% commission fee. Even with this fee, you can expect huge savings when you visit our Los Algodones dental practice from the United States or Canada.
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Nina Grantham
2023
Awesome and knowledgeable staff! They pay attention to details! They are transparent and honest about care and your options! Search no more THIS is the place you can trust with your dental needs.
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Clorinda Gonzalez
2023
Dentist Arturo Beltran is the best dentist I ever had he’s very caring to the patients and does excellent work , I’m very happy we found him .
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