Bridges

A bridge spans the gap that missing teeth create and attaches to your natural teeth on either side. The bridge has a pontic, or prosthetic tooth, which is seamlessly anchored to your existing teeth for proper fit and alignment. 

There are four types of bridges, and the location of your missing tooth largely governs which option is best.

Traditional bridge

A traditional bridge is the most commonly used bridge, which relies on support from your natural teeth on either side of the missing tooth.

Cantilever bridge

The cantilever bridge works the same way as a traditional bridge, except we only attach the artificial tooth to one side when natural teeth aren’t available on both sides.

Maryland bridge

This type of bridge doesn’t rely on crowned teeth on either side of the missing tooth. Instead, we use a metal or porcelain framework to attach the replacement tooth to your existing teeth.

Implant-supported bridge

An implant-supported bridge may be used when you’re missing more than one tooth. 

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