A dental bridge replaces missing teeth by “bridging” the gap with artificial teeth (pontics) supported by crowns on adjacent natural teeth (abutments) or dental implants.

What it is:

A dental bridge is a fixed dental appliance designed to replace one or more missing teeth, effectively filling the gap in your smile.

How it works:

Abutments:

The teeth on either side of the missing tooth (or teeth) are prepared and crowned to act as anchors for the bridge.

Pontics:

Artificial teeth, made of materials like porcelain or ceramic, are placed between the crowns to fill the gap where the missing teeth were.

Types of Bridges:

Traditional Bridges: The most common type, supported by crowns on adjacent natural teeth.

Implant-Supported Bridges: Supported by dental implants, which are surgically placed in the jawbone to mimic tooth roots.

Cantilever Bridges: Supported by only one abutment tooth on one side of the missing tooth gap.