Dental Bridges Marlboro, NJ
The purpose of a dental bridge is to replace one or more teeth in a row and to fill the gap left by the missing teeth. A bridge has two crowns on both sides of the restoration with a false tooth or teeth in the middle. The crowns are placed over a nearby healthy tooth to help support and anchor the bridge into place. The artificial tooth or teeth in the middle, also called pontics, can be made from materials such as gold or porcelain.
Dental bridges are a great option for many people looking to restore their smile and improve the ability to chew or speak, which are often affected by tooth loss. Also, because natural teeth begin to shift into the open gap left by the missing tooth, getting a bridge prevents teeth from moving out of place and affecting the overall structure and shape of your face. A bridge also improves your bite after tooth loss so that other teeth don’t become damaged or worn down due to an uneven bite.
Dental Bridge Process
When you come into our Marlboro, NJ dental office to get a bridge, we will first need to examine your teeth and make sure your mouth is healthy enough for treatment. Next, we need to prepare the two natural teeth on each side of the gap so that they are ready for a crown. These teeth are shaved down to make room for the crown.
Then, we will take impressions of your teeth and a dental laboratory will take these impressions and make your custom dental bridge to fit your mouth. In the meantime, a temporary bridge will be worn until your permanent one is ready.
During your next visit, the temporary bridge will be removed
and the permanent bridge will be fitted and adjusted by your Marlboro, NJ dentist. It may take a couple
visits to make sure that the bridge fits properly and that your bite isn’t
affected. Once we have determined that your bridge is a good fit, it will be
cemented into place.