Dental
Bridges and Cosmetic Dentistry
Serving The Denver and Thornton, Colorado Areas
Another outstanding option for patients with missing teeth, dental bridges are crafted from strong, durable porcelain to ensure the most natural looking
results possible. Dental bridges are artificial teeth that are supported by a crown on either end and the bridge is fixed in the mouth so that they cannot be removed
by hand. By filling the spaces where teeth are missing, bridges not only repair aesthetic and mechanical flaws in the mouth, but they also prevent surrounding
teeth from shifting out of their natural position.
For patients who prefer, dental bridges can also be fixed in the mouth by means of dental implants, which offer a more permanent solution to missing teeth.
Denver Dentist - Dental Bridges
Mile High Dental Centers Bridging the Gap with a Dental
Bridge
Denver, Thornton Colorado General & Cosmetic Dentistry
Malcolm Boone II, D.D.S., M.S.
Serving Dentistry Patients throughout the Denver, Thornton areas of Colorado.
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges can be placed to fill in gaps left by missing teeth. Bridges not
only make it easer for patients to speak and eat, but they also prevent
surrounding teeth from shifting out of place. Dental bridges consist of one or
more artificial teeth that are held in place by dental crowns The procedure to
place a dental bridge requires two visits: one to prepare the adjacent teeth and
take an impression of the area, and a second to place the bridge once it has
been custom made from the impression.
Dental bridges, like implants and partial dentures, are used to replace missing
teeth. There are several types of fixed dental bridges (cannot be removed),
including conventional fixed bridges, cantilever bridges and resin-bonded
bridges.
The materials used for the bridge include gold, porcelain fused to metal, or in
the correct situation porcelain alone. The amount and type of reduction done to
the abutment teeth varies slightly with the different materials used. The
recipient of such a bridge must be careful to clean well under this prosthesis.
Typically, conventional and cantilever bridges require shaping of the teeth
surrounding a missing tooth. Crowns are then placed on the shaped teeth and
attached to an artificial tooth.
A resin-bonded bridge requires less preparation of adjacent teeth. It is often
used to replace front teeth, provided that the gums are healthy and the
surrounding teeth do not have extensive dental fillings.
The Procedure
During the first visit, our dentist examines the health of your gums and other
teeth to evaluate if you are a candidate for a dental bridge. If you are a
candidate, you are given a local anesthetic so your dentist can prepare the
teeth required to support the bridge. If the support teeth are decayed or badly
broken down, your dentist may have to build them back up before they can be used
as support teeth for a bridge.
Next, our dentist takes an impression of the prepared teeth with a putty like
material that is used to create a model of your teeth. Your bridge is fabricated
based on this model by a skilled on-site lab technician so that it precisely
fits the prepared teeth. It is important that your restoration fit perfectly to
avoid additional oral health problems such as tooth decay.
While your bridge is being fabricated, our dentist fits you with a temporary
bridge so the teeth and gums can be protected from damage until your permanent
bridge is ready.
To complete the dental bridge procedure, you must return to our dental office
for a second visit to have the bridge fitted and cemented.
Ask us about...
Mile High Dental Centers - Denver, Colorado - On-site Dentures Lab -
Implants,
Porcelain Veneers,
Bonding, Laminates,
Dental Crowns,
Custom New Dentures, Whitening methods, and
all the new advances in
Cosmetic Dentistry. There is not another practice or on-site lab that exceeds our facility or training for achieving the results you
expect and desire. You can realize the perfect smile....
If you fear going to the dentist or simply want to have a totally anxiety-free
appointment, call and schedule a consultation, today.
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