Dental Bridges in Newark

One available option to replace one or more missing teeth is the fixed dental bridge, a non-removable replacement. In addition to replacing missing teeth, fixed bridges can:

• Enhance the natural beauty of a smile
• Prevent other teeth from shifting
• Restore the function of the bite

A dental bridge uses two crowns placed over the teeth adjacent to the gap from the missing tooth. An artificial tooth (“pontic”) is anchored to these two adjacent crowns. This creates an actual tooth bridge. When in place, your custom, aesthetically pleasing fixed bridge will look and function like a natural tooth.

The process is similar to having a single crown made. The two adjacent teeth are prepared for crowns, an impression is taken and sent to a dental lab. A temporary bridge is placed for the time being while the final bridge is being fabricated. The patient will return for a second visit to have the final bridge inserted. Once inserted, the bridge is not able to be removed; it is effectively “permanent.”