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Bridges
Diagnosis
Placing a bridge after teeth have been lost can prevent a chain reaction
of problems that could affect your entire mouth. Teeth need each other
for support, and when one or more teeth are lost, the biting forces on
the teeth next to the space will ... (read our Diagnosis brochure in PDF
format)
Procedures
Posterior Gold
Replacing a missing tooth with a bridge requires
two or more appointments. During the first appointment,
we prepare your teeth, create an impression of
your teeth, and place a temporary bridge. The
impression gives us an accurate working model ... (read our Posterior Gold brochure in PDF
format)
Posterior Porcelain
Replacing a missing tooth with a bridge requires
two or more appointments. During the first appointment,
we prepare your teeth, create an impression of
your teeth, and place a temporary bridge. The
impression gives us an accurate working model ... (read our Posterior Porcelain brochure in PDF
format)
3-Unit Anterior
Replacing a missing tooth with a bridge requires
two or more appointments. During the first appointment,
we prepare your teeth, create an impression of
your teeth, and place a temporary bridge. The
impression gives us an accurate working model
of ... (read our 3-Unit Anterior brochure in PDF
format)
Maryland Bridge
Replacing a missing tooth with a bridge requires
two or more appointments. During the first appointment,
we prepare your teeth, create an impression of
your teeth, and place a temporary bridge. The
impression gives us an accurate working model
of ... (read our Maryland Bridge brochure in PDF
format)
Cantilever
Replacing a missing tooth with a bridge requires
two or more appointments. During the first appointment,
we prepare your teeth, create an impression of
your teeth, and place a temporary bridge. The
impression gives us an accurate working model ... (read our Cantilever brochure in PDF
format)
General Care
The success of a dental bridge depends on the
health of the adjacent teeth and gums. To care
for your bridge, as well as the teeth and gums
that support it, brush and floss thoroughly every
time you eat. At first, it may be challenging
to keep ... (read our General Care brochure in PDF
format)
Alternatives
When you're missing one or more teeth, you have
several options: * Delay treatment * Use a space
maintainer * Choose implants * Try a partial
denture * Choose a bridge If you delay treatment,
the situation will only get worse. ... (read our Alternatives brochure in PDF
format)
Post-Op Instructions
Temporary Bridge
Now that we've placed a temporary bridge, it's
important to follow these recommendations to
ensure the success of your final restoration:
Call us if your temporary bridge comes off. Save
the temporary so we can recement it. It's very
important ... (read our Temporary Bridge brochure in PDF
format)
Permanent Bridge
Now that we've placed your permanent bridge,
it's important to follow these recommendations
to ensure its success: Call our office if your
bite feels uneven, you have persistent sensitivity
or discomfort, or if you have any questions or
concerns. ... (read our Permanent Bridge brochure in PDF
format)
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