While dentures are the classic tooth replacement option and dental implants are the new kids on the block, dental bridges are the middle-ground option that can provide the best of both worlds. These restorations offer more stability than dentures while being less invasive than implants. At Bethesda Dental Associates, our goal is always to find treatments that are just right for you, and bridges could be the perfect fit.
Bridges use your existing neighboring teeth as anchors to hold up a new, artificial tooth in between. The anchor teeth fit under custom crowns, and those crowns support the bridge, which contains the replacement tooth, called a pontic. In some cases, we can use dental implants as anchors.
This treatment can replace up to three teeth in a row and is less invasive than other restoration options. We can even complete the procedure in just two visits with our dentists in Bethesda, MD—you can get a cohesive, natural-looking smile that fast!
For the dental bridge procedure, our restorative dentists start by shaping the anchor teeth to fit under the crowns. We then take an impression to create your custom bridge. While we wait for your permanent one to be expertly crafted, we’ll give you a temporary bridge.
At your second appointment, we remove the temporary bridge. Before we cement your permanent one, we make sure its placement fits your bite, adjusting for your comfort. Once we have it customized for you, we permanently attach the bridge with the crowns. We’ll provide aftercare instructions on living with your new smile.
Dental implants and implant-supported bridges are touted as the best possible tooth replacement option, but that doesn’t mean they’re right for you. While we offer a stellar implant procedure at Bethesda Dental Associates, each patient’s journey to a new smile is different. Bridges may be the best choice for you if you have the following concerns:
At Bethesda Dental Associates, we target our treatments to each patient. It’s part of what distinguishes us among dental offices in Bethesda, MD. Nothing exemplifies this more than our dental bridge care. Not only do bridges offer a middle ground between dentures and implants, but we also further customize them for you. Get a new smile in just two appointments! Schedule today.
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