Dental Bridgework - Arcadia

Filling in the Gaps

If you've lost teeth due to accident, injury, or gum disease, we can create a permanent bridge to restore the structure of your smile. A bridge not only fills the gap – it prevents the repositioning of remaining teeth. It can also correct a misaligned bite, improve chewing function and speech articulation, and provide internal structure for the face to give you a more youthful appearance.

First of all, a bridge is a prosthetic tooth (or teeth) that attaches on one or both sides to teeth that have been prepared with dental crowns. A fixed bridge is permanently joined onto the neighboring abutment teeth (crowned teeth) and consists of three basic units: the false tooth or teeth and two abutment crowns. The style of bridge we suggest will depend upon the strength and health of the abutment teeth, as well as the location of the gap in relation to the rest of your dentition. If healthy adjacent abutment teeth aren't available, a dental implant may offer a solid alternative. For a bridge that replaces many teeth, we may recommend a removable partial denture or implant-supported prosthesis instead. With proper care, a fixed bridge could last 8 to 10 years!