Bridges are an alternative to implants and partial dentures to replace one or more missing teeth. Teeth on either side of the missing tooth are crowned and connected (bridged) together. Bridges are most often made from porcelain on the surface with a metal substructure in order to withstand biting forces. New technology allows us to make bridges out of tooth-colored, metal free materials which are strong and natural looking.
Some advantages of replacing a missing tooth with a bridge include:
- Prevent the shifting of the remaining natural teeth
- Esthetic: look natural
- Permanent, non-removable alternative to partial dentures
- Functional and strong
