A bridge is fixed, so there is nothing to take out at night, and it restores your bite immediately. Dr. Gibson will help you decide whether a bridge or an implant is the better choice for your situation.
Types of bridges
- Traditional bridge: crowns on the neighboring teeth support the replacement tooth
- Implant-supported bridge: implants anchor the bridge without touching natural teeth
- Maryland bridge: a conservative option bonded to the back of adjacent front teeth
What to expect
A traditional bridge takes two visits. We shape the supporting teeth, take a digital scan and place a temporary bridge. The laboratory crafts the final bridge from porcelain matched to your smile, and we cement it at the second visit. Daily flossing under the bridge with a floss threader or water flosser keeps the supporting teeth healthy.
Common questions
Bridge or implant?
An implant does not involve neighboring teeth and preserves bone, so it is often the first recommendation. A bridge can be the better choice when the adjacent teeth already need crowns, when bone is limited, or when a faster, non-surgical option is preferred.
