Bridges - Canterbury Family Dental

A dental bridge is used to replace a missing tooth. It is secured by crowns attached to carefully prepared natural teeth on either side of the space. A high quality prosthetic replacement fills the gap, restoring your smile, confidence and function.

Technique

The procedure for a bridge is similar to that of placing two crowns. The only difference comes when the two crowns are fitted – they have a third prosthetic tooth connecting them.

at your first appointment your supportive teeth, to which the crowns are bonded, are precisely shaped and any decay is removed
existing fillings may need replacement or adjustment
an impression is taken of your teeth and gums
this template is used to construct a replacement bridge in a dental laboratory
while your new bridge is being made, a temporary bridge may be worn to prevent you walking around with a gap in your teeth
at the second appointment the temporary bridge is removed and your permanent bridge is secured in place

It blends seamlessly in size and appearance with your surrounding natural teeth.