BRIDGES
 

Until implants were introduced years ago, the dental bridge was usually the treatment of choice to replace missing teeth. Today, the bridge is still used frequently and may be the best choice, depending on your needs. For the patient, a bridge is a less time consuming option than an implant and can be completed in two office visits over a two week period. A bridge is a group of crowns that are connected together to replace one or multiple missing teeth. The bridge consists of a pontic (prosthetic tooth) which is attached to two adjacent crowns and fixed in place. A bridge helps to maintain the shape of your face and restores function where you are missing a tooth. If missing teeth are not replaced, the teeth around that space may shift, causing your teeth to become misaligned.