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Dr. Denise Acosta and a team member laughing with a young patient in a treatment room at Broadway Dentistry in Fort Wayne, where fillings and crowns are done

Fixed Bridges in Fort Wayne

Patient education

Fixed Bridges

A dental bridge is a fixed (non-removable) appliance and an excellent way to replace missing teeth. Bridges are highly durable and last many years, though normal wear may mean they need replacing or re-cementing.

Types of bridges

There are several types of bridges, and you and your dentist will discuss the best option for you. The most popular, the “traditional bridge,” is usually porcelain fused to metal: two crowns fit over the anchoring (abutment) teeth and hold pontics (artificial teeth) that fill the gap left by one or more missing teeth.

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Reasons for a fixed bridge

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  • Fill the space of missing teeth
  • Maintain facial shape
  • Keep remaining teeth from drifting
  • Restore chewing and speaking
  • Restore your smile
  • Upgrade from a removable partial denture to a permanent appliance
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What getting a fixed bridge involves

A bridge usually takes two or more visits. While the teeth are numb, the two anchoring teeth are prepared by removing some enamel to make room for crowns. A highly accurate impression (mold) goes to a dental laboratory to make the bridge, and you wear a temporary bridge for several weeks.

At the second visit, your permanent bridge is checked, adjusted and cemented for a proper fit. Sometimes it is cemented temporarily first so your teeth and tissue can adjust, then permanently later. You will get care instructions afterward; proper brushing, flossing and regular dental visits help your bridge last.

Bridges

A short video from the American Dental Association.

More on Crowns, Bridges & Restorations

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  1. Inlay Restorations

    An inlay is a custom-made filling of composite, gold or tooth-colored porcelain, made by a dental lab and cemented into the tooth.

  2. Onlay Restorations

    An onlay restoration is a custom made filling made of composite material, gold, or tooth-colored porcelain.

  3. Porcelain Inlays

    An inlay restoration is a custom made filling made of composite material, gold, or tooth-colored porcelain.

  4. Cracked Tooth

    Cracked and fractured teeth are common dental problems.

  5. Prosthodontics

    Prosthodontics is the specialized field of dentistry concerned with diagnosing, planning and executing restorative and cosmetic treatments.

  6. Procedures

    From a complete exam and cleaning to a full-mouth restoration: the procedures we regularly provide, all in one place.

New patients welcome

Emergency calls and appointments are available and welcome, especially for new patients seeking help.

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