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General Dentistry
Fixed Bridges
A bridge is a dental appliance that replaces one
or more natural missing teeth, thereby
"bridging" the space between two teeth. A dental
bridge is made up of three or more (depending on
the space) dental crowns fused together. By
closing the space, the bridge connects teeth on
either side of the space hence the name
�bridge�.
A bridge is the most natural
choice to fill the space in your mouth left by
missing teeth. If left unfilled, this space can
cause the surrounding teeth to drift out of
position and can cause teeth and gums to become
more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease
that can cause further tooth loss. Fixed bridges
not only correct an altered bite and improve
your chewing ability and speech, but they also
safeguard your appearance by preventing the
collapse of your facial features that can cause
premature wrinkles and age lines.
As in
the case of crowns, there can be different
materials used to fabricate the bridge depending
on the situation.
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