Dental Services
Fixed Bridgework
A bridge is similar to multiple crowns fused together except the tooth which is being replaced is a solid replica of the tooth it is replacing. In order to utilize fixed bridgework to replace a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth, it is necessary to have either healthy teeth to support the bridge or implants to provide support. Whether it is your natural teeth or one or more implants the bridge is connected to, once the bridge is cemented into place it will appear that you are not missing teeth and it will function just as your teeth once did. Our bridges are made with porcelain fused to a noble metal or all porcelain, this gives us the ability to shade and shape the units of the bridge to match your remaining teeth or resemble the teeth you once had. Fixed bridges are a longer term solution to replacing missing teeth (than removable partials dentures) and can last you 10 - 15 years before replacement may be necessary.
If you are missing teeth, you need to replace them as soon as possible! The teeth adjacent to or opposing the space will shift or grow into the space left by your missing tooth. Teeth require the support of surrounding teeth to keep them in their place. If you are missing a tooth for long period of time you will notice other teeth appear to be growing out or falling over, this condition can seriously impact your bite and thus chewing. It is also not healthy for the teeth that are moving and you increase the odds of losing those teeth too.
Since bridgework requires either other healthy teeth for support or implants to attach to, it is vital that you have a complete examination to determine the best option for replacing missing teeth. Other conditions may need to be addressed before you begin your bridgework. Depending on the number of teeth you are missing and the health of your remaining teeth and supporting bone, bridgework or implants may not be the best option for you, so you may need to consider partial or full dentures. So instead of wondering what will and will not work in your situation, come in for an appointment and find out what services are the best answer for you.
Contact us to schedule a complete examination and x-rays if you are interested in finding out your options for replacing missing teeth.
Call us at 913-631-2626 or Email Us for an appointment time.
If you are missing teeth, you need to replace them as soon as possible! The teeth adjacent to or opposing the space will shift or grow into the space left by your missing tooth. Teeth require the support of surrounding teeth to keep them in their place. If you are missing a tooth for long period of time you will notice other teeth appear to be growing out or falling over, this condition can seriously impact your bite and thus chewing. It is also not healthy for the teeth that are moving and you increase the odds of losing those teeth too.
Since bridgework requires either other healthy teeth for support or implants to attach to, it is vital that you have a complete examination to determine the best option for replacing missing teeth. Other conditions may need to be addressed before you begin your bridgework. Depending on the number of teeth you are missing and the health of your remaining teeth and supporting bone, bridgework or implants may not be the best option for you, so you may need to consider partial or full dentures. So instead of wondering what will and will not work in your situation, come in for an appointment and find out what services are the best answer for you.
Contact us to schedule a complete examination and x-rays if you are interested in finding out your options for replacing missing teeth.
Call us at 913-631-2626 or Email Us for an appointment time.