Dental Bridges
Replace a Missing Tooth with a High-Quality Dental Bridge
At Springfield Dental Group, we have the expertise and experience to place fixed dental bridges – replacement teeth that are anchored to supporting teeth or adjacent dental implants – closing the gap left by missing teeth.
The Dental Bridge Process We Follow
We’ll get things started by scheduling a one-on-one consultation with you. At your consultation, we’ll figure out whether a dental bridge is the right solution for you, and whether the process will require another extraction to make room or a dental implant to support the bridge.
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At your dental bridge appointment, we’ll apply a local anesthetic to keep you as comfortable as possible. 2
We’ll shape the supporting adjacent teeth (sometimes called abutments) in order to make room for the crowns that will be placed on top of the anchoring teeth. 3
We make an impression of the area and send it to the dental lab to ensure your dental bridge has a secure custom fit. 4
We’ll install a temporary bridge to protect the area while we complete the custom bridge. 5
You’ll come in for a second visit, at which we will place and adjust your permanent bridge, then – if everything fits comfortable – cement it into place. 6
We’ll set a follow-up appointment to make sure your bridge remains comfortable and functional. Why Replace a Missing Tooth?
There are a variety of benefits to placing a dental bridge in the gap left behind by a missing tooth:
- Improve confidence and aesthetic appearance of your mouth
- Restore ability to chew comfortably
- Restore any speaking difficulties caused by the missing tooth
- Correct misalignment and jaw shifting caused by the missing tooth
- Prevent erosion of the bone around the affected area
Ready to bridge the gap of a missing tooth and get your smile looking great again? Reach out today!