Vahan Grigoryan, DDS
General & Cosmetic Dentistry
Implants, INVISALIGN®
Dental Imaging
DENTAL BRIDGES
Are you missing one or more teeth and looking for a reliable solution that not only restores your smile but also preserves your dental health? Look no further than dental bridges. By closing the gaps left by missing teeth, dental bridges offer both functional and aesthetic benefits, giving you a reason to smile with confidence.
At Imaging Dentistry, we understand the importance of providing functional and aesthetic solutions for replacing missing teeth. Dental bridges offer the perfect restorative option, allowing you to regain your ability to chew and speak properly while maintaining the natural alignment of your teeth.
Why Do You Need Dental Bridges?
Dental bridges are custom-designed restorations that serve as a solution for replacing one or more missing teeth. Just as its name suggests, a dental bridge bridges the gap left by missing teeth, restoring both functionality and aesthetics to your smile.
A dental bridge consists of several components:
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Abutment Teeth: The teeth on either side of the gap, referred to as abutment teeth, serve as anchors for the bridge. These teeth are carefully prepared and may require crowns or inlays to provide stability and support for the bridge.
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Pontics: The artificial teeth in the bridge, referred to as pontics, fill in the gap left by the missing teeth. These pontics are designed to resemble your natural teeth, both in appearance and function.
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Connectors: The connectors are the parts of the bridge that attach the pontics to the abutment teeth. They ensure a secure and stable fit, allowing for normal chewing and speaking.
Dental bridges are custom-crafted to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth in terms of color, shape, and size. The bridge is designed to look and feel like a natural part of your smile, restoring your confidence and oral functionality.
Why Do You Need Dental Bridges?
Leaving gaps caused by missing teeth untreated can lead to various dental issues, including:
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1. Shifting Teeth: The adjacent teeth can start shifting out of alignment to fill the gap, affecting your bite and potentially causing bite problems and discomfort.
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2. Bone Loss: The jawbone beneath the missing tooth can experience bone loss due to lack of stimulation, leading to potential changes in facial structure.
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3. Difficulty Chewing and Speaking: Missing teeth can make it challenging to chew food properly and articulate certain sounds, affecting your overall oral function and communication.
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4. Aesthetics: Gaps in your smile can impact your self-confidence and how you perceive your appearance.
Our Dental Bridge Process
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Initial Consultation
Our experienced dentists will examine your teeth, assess the gap caused by missing teeth, and determine if dental bridges are the appropriate treatment for you.
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Impressions
Precise impressions of the prepared teeth and the gap are taken to create a custom-designed bridge that blends seamlessly with your natural teeth in terms of color, shape, and size.
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Permanent Bridge Placement
Once your custom bridge is ready, it is expertly affixed in place, filling the gap and restoring your ability to chew, speak, and smile naturally.
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Tooth Preparation
The teeth on either side of the gap, known as abutment teeth, are carefully prepared to serve as stable anchors for the bridge. This may involve applying crowns or inlays to strengthen and support the abutment teeth.
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Temporary Bridge
While your permanent bridge is being crafted, a temporary bridge will be placed to maintain your oral function and protect the prepared teeth.
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High-Quality Materials for Lasting Results
We value the importance of durable and aesthetically pleasing dental restorations. Our team uses high-quality materials to create bridges that offer both functional longevity and natural-looking aesthetics. You can trust that our dental bridges are designed to withstand the demands of daily use while seamlessly blending with your existing teeth.
Benefits of Dental Bridges
Choosing dental bridges as a restorative option offers numerous advantages, including:
Restored Oral Function
Dental bridges allow you to chew and speak properly, restoring your ability to enjoy a wide range of foods and communicate with confidence.
Preserved Dental Alignment
By filling the gap, bridges prevent adjacent teeth from shifting and help maintain the natural alignment of your teeth and bite.
Enhanced Facial Aesthetics
Dental bridges restore a complete smile, improving facial aesthetics and providing support to your facial structure.
Prevention of Dental Issues
Dental bridges can help prevent future dental problems associated with missing teeth, such as shifting teeth, bone loss, and bite issues.
