Dental bridges are a reliable solution for replacing one or more missing teeth, restoring your smile and maintaining proper dental function. At Sweetwater Dental Studio, we offer custom dental bridges that are designed to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, providing a durable and aesthetically pleasing result.
A dental bridge consists of one or more artificial teeth (pontics) that are anchored to the adjacent natural teeth or dental implants. The process begins with preparing the abutment teeth by reshaping them to support the bridge. Digital impressions are then taken to create a custom bridge that fits perfectly in your mouth. While the permanent bridge is being fabricated, a temporary bridge is placed to protect the prepared teeth.
Once your custom bridge is ready, our team will carefully fit and bond it to your abutment teeth or implants. The result is a stable and functional restoration that allows you to chew, speak, and smile with confidence. At Sweetwater Dental Studio, we are dedicated to providing high-quality dental solutions that improve your oral health and enhance your appearance.
BRIDGE PLACEMENT PROCEDURE
A bridge is made up of two or more abutment teeth (crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap) and a pontic, the false tooth or teeth bridging the gap. The pontic can be made of gold, porcelain, alloys, or a combination of these materials. Either natural teeth or dental implants can be used to support the bridge.
To place a dental bridge, the abutment teeth must first be prepared by our Sugar Land dentist near you. They are recontoured by having a portion of the enamel removed in order to make room for the crowns to be placed over them. Impressions of the teeth (and gap) are then made. This will serve as a model for the dental lab where the bridge, pontic, and crowns will be made. A temporary dental bridge will be provided and fitted on in order to protect the exposed teeth and gums until the permanent bridge is ready.
FOLLOW-UP PLACEMENT
Once the bridge has been created, it will be put into place during a second appointment. It may take a few adjustments over the course of a few visits to get the fit right, but once it is satisfactory, the bridge will be cemented into place.
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