Dental Bridges
What Are Dental Bridges?
A dental bridge is a prosthetic that replaces a lost tooth or multiple missing teeth in a row. A traditional bridge consists of an artificial tooth (known as a pontic tooth) nestled between two dental crowns, which are supported by your natural teeth (called the abutment teeth). Our office offers both traditional dental bridges and bridges supported by dental implants. These restorations are available in various materials, such as porcelain. Our Utah dentists will work with you to choose the appropriate option for your needs.
A traditional bridge is made of a pontic tooth anchored by your abutment teeth. To qualify for a traditional bridge, you must have one healthy tooth on each side of the gap caused by missing teeth. Your natural teeth must be structurally sound, as they will be used to support the bridge.
With an implant-supported bridge, the crowns are attached to implants, which are surgically embedded in the jawbone to act as your tooth roots. An implant restoration offers all of the benefits of a traditional bridge, as well as added stability, security, and improved bone health.
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View on GoogleWhat Are the Benefits of Dental Bridges?
Protect Your Oral Health
When you lose teeth, your remaining teeth may shift to fill in the gap. This shifting can cause misalignment and overcrowding. In turn, it may be more difficult to properly brush and floss your teeth, leading to tooth decay and other concerns
Strengthen Your Bite
Tooth loss can impair your bite, leading to uneven wear on your healthy teeth and limiting the foods you're able to consume. Dental bridges restore a strong, even bite and give you the freedom to eat what you once couldn't.
Preserve Your Jawbone
After tooth loss, your jawbone naturally begins to deteriorate since it lacks the stimulation your tooth roots used to provide. While a traditional bridge cannot address this problem, dental implants provide the stimulation your jaw needs to stay strong.
Insurance and Financing Accepted
Traditional dental bridges are typically covered by insurance. However, if you don't have insurance, your insurance doesn't cover treatment, or you're getting an implant-supported bridge, we accept CareCredit® financing and offer our own White Pine Dental Savings Plan to help with out-of-pocket dental expenses.
The Process of Placing
a Traditional Dental Bridge
If you receive an implant-supported bridge, you will first undergo dental implant surgery to create a strong foundation for your prosthesis.
