Bridges are crowns that are soldered together to fill the space of a missing tooth or teeth. A bridge may be necessary to prevent:

• Shifting of the teeth that can lead to bite problems (occlusion) and/or jaw problems and resultant periodontal disease.


• Bridges safeguard the integrity of existing teeth and help maintain a healthy, vibrant smile.

There are two main types of bridges, namely:

• Fixed bridge- this consists of a filler tooth or teeth that is attached to two or more crowns, which fit over the existing teeth and hold the bridge in place.
  
  
• Implant bridge - Dental implants replace the roots of missing teeth. Crowns and filler teeth can be connected to these implants so that other missing teeth can be replaced without needing support from the adjacent teeth as with a traditional fixed bridge. The implant’s root also helps to better preserve the bone and keep it healthy.
  

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Instructions for Crown and Bridge Post-Prep